Our client is seeking a private funds lawyer to advise sponsors and institutional investors on investment vehicles across private equity, hedge, credit, venture capital, and other alternative strategies. This Washington, D.C. opportunity spans fund formation, ongoing operations, regulatory advice, and lifecycle transactions.
The Work
- Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds across a range of asset classes and strategies.
- Draft and negotiate limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, investor side letters, and advisory committee agreements.
- Counsel fund sponsors and institutional investors on governance, economic terms, fee structures, and co-investment arrangements.
- Analyze securities-law compliance, including registration and exemption questions, anti-money laundering requirements, and Form D and Form PF filings.
- Review investment documents, organizational materials, and third-party service provider agreements as part of fund due diligence.
- Support restructurings, secondary transactions, continuation fund vehicles, and fund wind-downs throughout the fund lifecycle.
- Review fund marketing materials and advise on investor relations and compliance with applicable advertising rules.
- Prepare management company and general partner formation documents, coordinate with colleagues across practice groups, and manage multiple matters while mentoring junior associates.
What You Bring
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- At least two years of substantive legal experience working on private investment fund matters at a national or global law firm.
- Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction or eligibility for prompt admission.
- Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act, Exchange Act, Investment Advisers Act, and Investment Company Act.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating fund formation documents.
- Familiarity with fund economics, including management fees, carried interest, waterfall calculations, and investor reporting obligations.
- Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to identify legal and commercial issues and offer practical solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters independently and collaboratively, maintain close attention to detail, and provide constructive guidance to junior associates.
- Ability to use artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically in legal research, document review, and workflow, while exercising sound judgment about accuracy and confidentiality.
Why Consider It
The practice handles a broad range of fund strategies and advises both sponsors and institutional investors, offering exposure to differing commercial perspectives and fund structures.
Associates contribute across formation, regulatory advice, operations, and complex lifecycle matters, work with partners, clients, and cross-practice teams, and have opportunities to develop leadership through mentoring junior colleagues.
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.