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Advise Across Fund Lifecycles and Build a Distinctive Secondary-Market Practice

San Diego, California Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice advising on domestic and international fund formation, operations, and investments. The work spans major fund strategies and includes substantial secondary transactions, with the opportunity to contribute immediately to complex matters.

The Work

  • Advise clients on the formation and ongoing operation of domestic and international private equity funds.
  • Work on real estate, venture capital, and hedge fund matters, including investments in those funds.
  • Contribute to secondary transactions, with matters involving sponsor-side and investor-side representations.
  • Support clients across the fund lifecycle, applying practical judgment to formation, operations, and investment issues.
  • Take on work involving separately managed accounts and carry vehicles when experience and matter needs align.
  • Communicate with clients and colleagues, deliver high-quality work, and manage deadlines across competing priorities.

What You Bring

  • Three to six years of relevant legal experience advising on investment funds.
  • Experience with the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, or hedge funds, and investments in such funds.
  • Significant experience in secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is especially valued.
  • Experience structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles is a plus.
  • Strong academic credentials and a JD from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to practice in the state where the attorney will work; direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.

Why Consider It

Contribute to a sophisticated, market-leading practice with a broad mix of domestic and international fund work and meaningful exposure to secondary transactions on both sides of the market.

The firm-stated hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k), and a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available, subject to the firm's determination.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.