Fund Formation And Investment Management Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Boston, MA, is seeking a skilled Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for fund formation, investment management, and regulatory compliance, serving a diverse clientele, including institutional investors and private investment funds.

Job Duties:

• Structuring and forming investment funds, including negotiating with institutional investors such as government pension plans, funds-of-funds, endowments, and foundations.
• Handling secondary sales of LP fund stakes on both buy- and sell-side transactions.
• Managing GP-led fund restructurings and related transactions.
• Advising clients on Investment Advisers Act registration and compliance matters.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents related to fund formations and investment management.
• Managing complex projects and transactions involving multiple attorneys and paralegals.
• Providing direct support to partners, senior counsels, senior associates, and clients as part of a collaborative team environment.

Requirements:

• JD degree from an ABA-approved law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Massachusetts Bar.
• 3-6 years of experience in fund formation and investment management, including structuring, negotiating, and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in Securities Act regulations about private investment funds.
• Excellent document drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive attitude, exceptional work ethic, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced legal practice.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Investment Advisers Act compliance.
• Prior exposure to GP-led fund restructurings.
• Familiarity with tax implications related to fund formations.

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.