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Associate - Private Investment Funds

Advocates Legal Recruiting
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026 CLOSED ON 7/16/2026

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Midlevel Investment Funds Associate | Sponsor-side PE Fund Formation | NYC, HOU

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a midlevel associate to its private equity fund formation group in New York or Houston. Expect direct access to senior partners, hands-on training, and real client interaction on cutting-edge work.

Role Summary

  • Sponsor-side formation for private equity funds and related vehicles

  • Draft, negotiate, and refine core fund documents and investor materials

  • Support fundraisings and closings, coordinate with tax, regulatory, and finance teams

  • Daily client contact and responsibility scaled to experience, with mentorship baked in

Candidate Profile

  • Class years 2018–2021 from a nationally recognized firm or fund practice

  • Solid experience in sponsor-side fund formation and investor negotiations

  • Strong drafting, organizational rigor, and a steady handle on timelines

Why This Role

  • Highly regarded fund formation platform with leading practitioners and meaningful training

  • Early responsibility and visible client work on sophisticated matters

  • New York base within a top firm in this space

  • Annual base compensation range: $310,000 to $420,000, plus discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and FSAs.

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Salary : $310,000 - $420,000

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