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✅ JOB TITLE: Private Investment Funds Associate (Am Law 50 Firm)
Locations: Boston, MA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA
Practice Area: Private Investment Funds (PE / VC)
Position Type: Full-Time, Am Law 50
Seniority Target: Class of 2019–2023
✅ About the Opportunity
A leading Am Law 50 firm is expanding its Private Investment Funds (PIF) practice and is seeking a highly qualified mid-level associate to join its team in Boston, New York, or San Francisco. The group advises private equity, venture capital, and other investment managers on the structuring, formation, and operation of funds ranging from early-stage vehicles to multi-billion-dollar global platforms.
This is a premier opportunity to work closely with top sponsors and institutional investors, gain deep exposure to market-leading fund terms, and handle sophisticated fund formation transactions in a highly collaborative environment.
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Represent private investment fund sponsors in the formation, structuring, and closing of private equity, venture capital, and other pooled investment vehicles
- Draft and negotiate fund documents, side letters, subscription agreements, and related regulatory materials
- Guide clients through securities law, Investment Company Act, and Advisers Act considerations
- Advise on private placements under the ’33 Act
- Support ongoing fund operations, investor relations, compliance, and governance matters
- Work directly with partners and clients in a high-responsibility, team-focused environment
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Am Law experience preferred
- Class year 2019–2023
- Experience with private investment funds, fund formation, or related PE/VC transactions
- Familiarity with:
- Private placements (’33 Act)
- Unregistered funds (Investment Company Act)
- Investment Advisers Act
- Strong drafting, communication, and client-management skills
- A desire to take ownership of work and drive transactions forward
- Team-oriented personality with a commercial mindset
Note: Mutual fund or registered fund backgrounds are not a match for this role.
✅ Compensation & Benefits
- Top-of-market Am Law 50 compensation
- Annual bonus and performance incentives
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
- Hybrid flexibility (varies by office)
✅ Why This Firm
- Elite private equity platform with high-growth deal flow
- Significant early responsibility and direct client interaction
- Collaborative culture that values mentorship and career development
- Opportunity to work on headline-level, high-value fund formations