Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a mid-level Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate Attorney to join the investment management practice of a leading Am Law firm. This role offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated sponsors, institutional investors, and private fund managers on complex fund formation, structuring, and investment management matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors and investment managers on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds.

• Draft and negotiate fund formation documents, including private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, and related governing documents.

• Represent both general partners and institutional investors in connection with fund investments and negotiations.

• Assist with secondary sales of limited partner interests, including both buy-side and sell-side transactions.

• Advise on GP-led fund restructurings and liquidity transactions.

• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters relating to private funds and investment advisers.

• Work collaboratively with partners and clients to manage complex matters involving multiple attorneys and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in fund formation and investment management at a law firm or similar sophisticated practice environment.

• Experience advising on private fund formation and management structuring.

• Experience negotiating with institutional investors such as pension plans, endowments, and funds-of-funds.

• Familiarity with secondary transactions and GP-led restructurings preferred.

• Working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act, related compliance obligations, and the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.

• Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills.

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active bar admission in the jurisdiction of practice, or ability to obtain admission.

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $290,000 – $390,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and additional employee benefits.