Corporate Attorney

Cozen O’Connor is seeking an attorney with extensive private equity and private real‑estate investment fund formation experience to join the Corporate Practice Group in the Philadelphia or New York office.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in all aspects of fund formation, private placements, and securities regulation, including the Securities Act of 1933, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, and Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Represent venture capitalists, private equity firms, hedge fund managers, and family offices in a range of transactions.
• Structure investment funds, draft fund terms and conditions, negotiate with investors, and support day‑to‑day fund operations.

Requirements

• Minimum seven years of experience in private‑equity and private‑real‑estate fund formation.
• Experience with securities regulation and private placements.
• Proven track record representing venture capitalists, private‑equity firms, hedge fund managers, and family offices.
• Experience with fund structuring, investor negotiations, and fund operations preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Admission to the state bar of the relevant jurisdiction (Pennsylvania for Philadelphia office or New York for New York office).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $300,000 to $345,000. This range reflects the firm’s good‑faith estimate and actual compensation will depend on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and location.