Mid-level Fund Formation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Boston, MA, seeks a Mid-level Fund Formation Associate Attorney with 3+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will have a background in fund formation for private equity and venture capital sponsors, along with expertise in drafting and negotiating various fund-related agreements and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Duties:

• Collaborate with private equity and venture capital sponsors and their investors on fund formation engagements.
• Draft and negotiate limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, side letter agreements, and other fund-related documents.
• Conduct legal review and complete private placement memoranda (PPMs) for fund offerings.
• Assist in drafting general partner and management company arrangements.
• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance matters related to private equity and venture capital funds, including compliance with the Securities Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Investment Advisers Act.
• Manage all aspects of fund formation transactions, including document drafting, due diligence, and closing processes.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to address their needs and concerns.
• Stay abreast of relevant legal developments and regulatory changes impacting fund formation and private equity/venture capital industries.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in fund formation for private equity and venture capital sponsors and investors.
• Knowledge of fund formation processes, including drafting LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters, and PPMs.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing private equity and venture capital funds, including the Securities Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Investment Advisers Act.
• Experience with legal review and completion of private placement memoranda.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Massachusetts Bar or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Experience in fund formation for private equity and venture capital sponsors.
• Proficiency in drafting fund-related agreements and documents.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for private equity and venture capital funds.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and excellence.

This large Boston firm has a surprisingly good government and regulatory practice, with the added bonus that their attorneys do not have to split their work with Washington DC lawyers in the same practice. This is a firm made up of well-rounded but most certainly well-pedigreed attorneys who come off unusually polished and professional. Associates here are generally quite satisfied, if not a little put off by what at times can be a bit of a competitive environment, both inside and outside the office. The strengths are that associates generally know whether they are 'on track' to make partner, and work in an environment that is designed with the appropriate mentoring and support staff to help associate development and training along.