Mid-Level Investment Management - Private Funds Associate Attorney

Job Title:

Mid-Level Investment Management - Private Funds Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm, located in Boston, PA, is seeking a highly skilled mid-level associate with 3-5 years of experience in investment management and private funds. The ideal candidate will have experience in forming private investment funds such as hedge funds, venture capital funds, and/or private equity funds. This opportunity requires a deep understanding of structuring and drafting documentation for management entities and bonus and carry plans, as well as working on secondary transactions, including GP-led restructurings. Applicants should have familiarity with private fund structures, relevant regulations, and laws governing private funds and managers.

Duties:

• Form private investment funds (hedge funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds)
• Structure and draft documentation for upper-tier management entities, bonus plans, and carry plans
• Work on secondary transactions, including GP-led restructurings
• Assist with investments by institutional investors in private funds and co-investments
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex fund formations and transactions

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience at a large law firm
• Strong background in private investment funds, including hedge funds, venture capital funds, and private equity funds
• Experience with drafting fund formation documents, structuring management entities, and managing bonus and carry plans
• Familiarity with secondary transactions and GP-led restructurings
• Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing private funds and fund managers
• Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar required

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar membership in Massachusetts

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong client service orientation
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team

Job Location:
Boston, PA

This firms Boston office provides a full range of litigation, finance, corporate, restructuring, intellectual property, and employment and benefit services. They assist clients in addressing and preparing for challenges in immense and rapidly changing environments. They represent each client with equal dedication to understanding and advancing their best interests. This firm employs patent agents, lawyers, regulatory scientists, employee benefits advisers, and other professionals to create a superior network of legal professionals across the globe.