Private Fund/CFO Associate Attorney

A law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Private Fund/CFO Associate Attorney with a strong background in collateralized fund obligations (CFOs), private funds, debt capital markets, NAV facilities, and/or similar structured financing products. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience and must demonstrate proficiency in running deals, managing teams, and drafting primary deal documents. They should be highly motivated, proactive learners, and capable of making an immediate impact in a fast-paced, client-facing practice environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee legal aspects of collateralized fund obligations, private funds, debt capital markets transactions, NAV facilities, and other structured financing products.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transactional documents including fund formation agreements, subscription agreements, offering memoranda, and credit agreements.
• Conduct thorough due diligence, assess legal risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic legal advice and guidance to clients on fund structuring, operational issues, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to achieve transaction objectives and meet deadlines.
• Mentor and supervise junior associates and legal staff involved in private fund and structured finance matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• 3+ years of progressive experience practicing law with a focus on private funds, structured finance, collateralized fund obligations, and related transactions.
• Strong understanding of debt capital markets, NAV facilities, and structured financing products.
• Proven track record of independently managing and closing complex financing transactions with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent drafting skills with the ability to produce clear and concise legal documents and agreements.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and the capacity to analyze legal and business issues effectively.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience representing investment funds, financial institutions, asset managers, or other entities in private fund formation and structured finance transactions.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance issues relevant to private funds and structured finance.
• Previous experience in mentoring or managing junior attorneys and legal staff in a transactional practice setting.

Benefits:

The firm offers a competitive compensation package with benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

What started as an office where the New York firm's lawyers could keep their briefcases has grown, in the last 30 years, to become a viable full service DC office of this formidable Manhattan-based international law firm. This firm consistently delivers quality transactional experience out of this mid-sized office. Its tax practice is renowned and it has a reputation for keeping clients through thick and thin. It seeks top performers from top law schools. Pay and benefits are among the best. So is the working environment, which is friendly while remaining highly focused on client concerns.