Lateral Corporate - Investment Funds Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Lateral Corporate - Investment Funds Associate Attorney (4-7 Years of Experience)

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Investment Funds Associate Attorney with 4 to 7 years of experience to join its esteemed corporate practice. The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in sponsor-side private equity fund formation, working closely with senior attorneys on complex and high-profile matters. This position offers the opportunity for significant client interaction and the chance to develop expertise in cutting-edge legal issues in a collaborative environment.

Duties:

• Assist in the formation and structuring of private equity funds, including drafting and negotiating fund documents
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on a variety of sophisticated transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advise clients on fund formation, investor relations, and investment structuring
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to investment fund operations, including regulatory issues
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality legal services
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to business development efforts
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior associates and legal staff

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in corporate law, with a focus on investment funds or private equity
• Strong understanding of private equity fund formation, including fund documentation, structure, and regulatory compliance
• Proven ability to handle complex transactions and provide strategic legal counsel
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated client service and interpersonal skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Washington, DC (or eligible for admission)

Skills:

• Expertise in private equity and investment fund formation
• Strong legal drafting and negotiation abilities
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements

Job Location:
Washington, DC

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.