Private Equity Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Private Equity Attorney to support an in-house legal team within the financial services industry in La Jolla, California. This contract opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who has worked in a large law firm environment and brings strong experience with private equity fund documentation. The role centers on high-volume review of subscription materials, identifying eligibility issues, and providing clear legal comments to help ensure investor participation aligns with fund requirements. Responsibilities:• Review subscription agreements and related investor documents for private equity funds with a focus on completeness, accuracy, and compliance with fund criteria.• Analyze investor eligibility against offering requirements and applicable legal standards to confirm that only eligible participants are admitted.• Record legal comments, issue notes, and recommended revisions within subscription packages to support timely resolution of deficiencies.• Manage a steady pipeline of repetitive, document-intensive work while maintaining close attention to detail and consistency in review quality.• Partner with internal legal and fund teams to clarify documentation issues and help move investor files toward completion.• Examine supporting materials tied to fund formation and capital commitments to identify missing information or legal concerns.• Apply knowledge of private equity and venture capital structures when assessing investor documentation and subscription terms.• Contribute to legal review processes by flagging exceptions, escalations, and patterns that may require further attorney analysis. • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.• At least 1-3 years of legal experience, including private equity matters in a large law firm or comparable high-level practice setting.• Demonstrated background reviewing fund subscription documents, investor materials, or closely related private fund documentation.• Strong familiarity with private equity fund structures and working knowledge of venture capital transactions.• Proven ability to handle high-volume document review assignments with accuracy, sound judgment, and efficient turnaround.• Experience preparing legal comments, identifying issues, and recommending next steps based on document analysis.• Excellent written communication skills and a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to repetitive legal work. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.