Private Funds Attorney

About the role

The PositionOur client, a global investment management firm, is seeking an investment funds attorney to support its growing Alternative Private Investments Team on a contract basis. The attorney will advise on privately offered alternative investment vehicles throughout the fund lifecycle, with significant work involving private credit funds, as well as hedge funds, real estate funds, and other alternative investment products. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of private fund formation experience and be comfortable drafting private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, side letters, and other fund formation documents. This attorney will also review subscription materials, advise business stakeholders on regulatory matters, negotiate fund-related agreements, and help navigate evolving legal and compliance requirements across U.S. and offshore fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Advising on privately offered alternative investment vehicles throughout the fund lifecycle
• Drafting private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, side letters, and other fund formation documents
• Reviewing subscription materials
• Advise business stakeholders on regulatory matters
• Negotiate fund-related agreements
• Help navigate evolving legal and compliance requirements across U.S. and offshore fund structures

Requirements

• At least three years of private fund formation experience
• Comfortable drafting private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, side letters, and other fund formation documents
• Experience advising on regulatory matters and negotiating fund-related agreements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment supporting sophisticated investment products

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state
• Experience in private equity, venture capital, or similar alternative investment areas
• Strong understanding of U.S. and international securities laws and regulations
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

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Pay

This project starts ASAP, is expected to last approximately three months with potential extension through the end of the year, is remote with a preference for candidates who can work hybrid from Nashville or Minneapolis, and requires approximately 20+ hours per week up to full-time depending on business needs. The hourly rate for this assignment is expected to be between $110 and $120. This range is an estimate; an employee’s compensation will be based on the employee’s qualifications, skillset, and relevant experience, specific client needs, project requirements, and other considerations permitted by law.

Schedule

This project starts ASAP, is expected to last approximately three months with potential extension through the end of the year, is remote with a preference for candidates who can work hybrid from Nashville or Minneapolis, and requires approximately 20+ hours per week up to full-time depending on business needs.

Company Information

About ParagonParagon is on a mission to make in-house legal practice a better experience for everyone. We provide legal departments at leading corporations with high quality, flexible legal talent to help them meet their changing workload demands. At the same time, we offer talented attorneys and other legal professionals a way to practice law outside the traditional career path, empowering them to achieve both their professional and personal goals. Our corporate clients include the nation’s top, cutting-edge technology, healthcare, consumer products companies, and more. In the last several years we have taken our strong reputation in the Bay Area and expanded to clients and candidates across the country. At Paragon, we put people first, take pride in operating with integrity, and aspire for excellence in everything we do. Our unique attorney-led attorney development team will support you through and beyond your initial project.

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