Junior–Midlevel Investment Funds Associate Attorney

About the role

A highly respected global platform is seeking a junior to mid-level associate (2–5 years) to join its sophisticated Investment Funds practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who thrives on complex work, collaborative team dynamics, and exposure to market-leading sponsors and institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Work across the full lifecycle of private investment funds and related vehicles.
• Advising on structuring and fundraising for funds spanning private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other asset classes, as well as the formation of general partner, management company, and ancillary entities.
• Supporting institutional investors on commitments to premier private funds.
• Reviewing and spotting issues in fund documents for institutional clients.
• Negotiating side letters and ancillary agreements.
• Drafting private fund formation materials.
• Exposure to investment-management M&A or strategic transactions is advantageous, but not required.

Requirements

• Must hold a JD.
• Prior experience in a law firm is required.
• Admission to the California Bar (or willingness to obtain it promptly) is required.

Qualifications

• Sound judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• The ability to operate seamlessly within a diverse, collaborative global team.

Skills

• Attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with the top end of the California market.
• Final placement within the stated band dependent on experience and location.

Pay

• Compensation is competitive and aligned with the top end of the California market.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Contact

To be considered, please contact Freddie at freddie@tposearch.com with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.