Corporate Associate Attorney – Investment Management (Private Equity Funds) NY

Key Responsibilities

• Advising private equity sponsors and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds.
• Draft and negotiate fund formation documentation and related transactional materials.
• Counsel clients on legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters affecting private investment funds.
• Collaborate with colleagues across complementary practice areas on sophisticated investment management matters.
• Develop strong client relationships while managing multiple complex transactions and deadlines.

Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of private fund formation experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, formation, and ongoing operational matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Professional, commercially minded, and confident interacting directly with clients and investors.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.

What You’ll Receive

• Highly competitive compensation with excellent bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package and market-leading wellness initiatives.
• Direct mentorship from experienced investment management attorneys.
• Early and meaningful client contact on sophisticated private funds matters.
• A collaborative culture with outstanding opportunities for professional development, long-term career progression, and exposure to some of the market’s most complex investment management work.