Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate Attorney to join its Fund Formation and Investment Management (FFIM) Practice Group in Boston. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and a strong background in fund and management structuring, side letter negotiations, secondary sales of LP fund stakes, and GP-led fund restructurings. This position requires exceptional document drafting skills, the ability to manage complex transactions, and proficiency in working within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on fund formation, including structuring investment funds and management entities.
• Handle negotiations of side letters for private investment funds.
• Facilitate secondary sales of limited partner fund stakes, representing both buy-side and sell-side clients.
• Advise on and execute GP-led fund restructurings, working closely with clients and internal teams.
• Provide guidance on Investment Advisers Act registration and ongoing compliance matters.
• Offer legal advice on the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents related to fund formation and investment management.
• Collaborate with teams of attorneys and paralegals on large, multi-faceted transactions and projects.
• Maintain close communication with senior associates, partners, and clients, providing legal support and strategic guidance.
• Manage client relationships effectively, ensuring timely and proactive legal services.
• Navigate and handle multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in fund formation and investment management, including:
  • Fund and management structuring
  • Side letter negotiations
  • Secondary sales of LP fund stakes (buy-side and sell-side)
  • GP-led fund restructurings
  • Investment Advisers Act registration and compliance
  • Securities Act knowledge in relation to private investment funds
• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar Membership: Must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong document drafting skills with an ability to create clear, concise, and legally sound documents.
• Ability to manage and navigate complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, attorneys, and paralegals.
• Proficient knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act and Securities Act as they pertain to private investment funds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and engage with clients directly.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality legal service.

A well-known, top-drawer firm with an especially strong health care practice, this firm offers offices across the U.S. in addition to European and Asian outposts. The firm is on an upward trajectory, with savvy acquisitions in hot markets marking the last decade. The accolades and honors keep rolling in for this firm, meaning that attorneys can be sure they will be among the best and the brightest. A full-service firm with excellence in business law, litigation, and intellectual property, this is an excellent place to start or accelerate one?s career.