Associate Investment Funds

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Associate to join its Investment Funds practice in New York. The role focuses on private funds and institutional investors, offering exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates involving private equity, real assets, and alternative investment strategies. The successful candidate will work closely with leading practitioners on fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and related regulatory matters.

Duties

• Advise investment managers on fund formation, capital raising, and investor negotiations, including the drafting of fund documents and side letters.



• Assist with "GP stakes" transactions, seeding arrangements, and the structuring of investment management firms.



• Advise secondary buyers and sellers regarding interests in private investment funds and private asset portfolios.



• Support institutional investors with investments in private funds, co-investments, and related transactions.



• Take ownership of key transaction aspects, managing drafting processes and coordinating execution with partners, clients, and internal teams.



• Work on investment management-adjacent M&A and strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.



• Collaborate with colleagues across finance, tax, regulatory, intellectual property, and M&A practices to deliver integrated solutions.

Requirements

• Approximately 3-6 years of relevant experience in private funds and investment management at a leading law firm or in-house.



• Experience advising on private fund formation and/or institutional investments into private funds, including familiarity with primary and secondary transactions.



• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with regulatory and marketing issues affecting private funds and investment managers, including US and cross-border considerations.



• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex documentation and competing workstreams.



• Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate the broader business and strategic context of fund and investor mandates.



• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters efficiently and perform well under pressure.



• Client-service oriented, collaborative, and proactive, with enthusiasm for working with international clients and cross-border teams.



• Driven by professional growth and a long-term interest in private funds and investment management.



• Fluency in English; prior experience with international clients or cross-border work is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree (or LL.M./foreign equivalent) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to become admitted) and in good standing.

Skills

• Private fund formation and institutional investment advisory.



• Primary and secondary transaction documentation.



• Regulatory and marketing compliance for investment managers.



• Complex drafting and negotiation.



• Cross-border transaction management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.



• Life and disability coverage.



• 401(k) retirement savings.



• Vacation time and leave programs, including parental leave.



• Performance bonus eligibility for exempt roles.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306