Boston – Fund Formation Associate (Junior – Opportunity to Change Practice Area)

Job Responsibilities

• Assisting in the formation, structuring, and operation of venture capital, growth equity, and other private investment funds.
• Advising our fund clients, funds in all stages of their operations, including preparing offering materials; drafting partnership, limited liability company, and other governing agreements; processing investor subscription documents; negotiating with investors; and drafting side letters.
• Working closely with partners and senior attorneys to advise clients on governance, regulatory compliance, and investor relations matters.
• Advising clients on general fund operations, including conflicts of interest; compliance matters; employment, consulting, and commercial relationships; the admission of new members to general partner and management company entities; separation agreements; and fund, general partner, and management company loans.

Job Requirements

• JD 2023, 2024 or 2025 from an accredited law school and active membership (in good standing) with the Massachusetts Bar, or eligibility to waive in.
• Prior law firm or in-house legal experience is preferred but not required.
• An exceptional recent graduate will be considered.
• Prior fund formation experience is not required; an interest in the venture capital industry is essential.
• Strong academic credentials, solid analytical and writing skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Excellent communication, organization, and drafting skills.
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working with innovative clients and fast-moving teams.
• An intellectual curiosity, collaborative spirit, and a desire to develop expertise in venture capital fund formation work.