Our client is seeking an experienced attorney to help lead fundraising and advise sponsors and investors across the lifecycle of real estate investment products. In this Boston-based role, you will work closely with partners, guide teams, and take substantial responsibility for sophisticated fund matters.
The Work
- Advise real estate fund sponsors and investors on the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of open-end and closed-end funds.
- Lead teams through fundraising processes, including preparing and negotiating offering documents, partnership agreements, side letters, and related investor materials.
- Structure and document co-investment vehicles and other real estate investment products, and represent clients in related transactions and negotiations.
- Coordinate with clients, investors, and service providers to advance fund closings and resolve issues that arise during the process.
- Analyze legal and regulatory requirements affecting real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and related products; monitor relevant changes in law and regulation.
- Support due diligence for real estate acquisitions and investments, and address legal issues involving fund operations, management, and investor relations.
- Collaborate with colleagues in tax, real estate, finance, and regulatory practices, while supervising junior team members and contributing to client relationships.
- Use AI technologies responsibly and ethically to support legal research and document review.
What You Bring
- At least five years of legal experience, including experience at a global law firm focused on real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and real estate investment products.
- A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and current admission to practice in Massachusetts.
- Substantial experience advising on open-end and closed-end real estate fund structures and their formation, structuring, and management.
- Experience representing both real estate fund sponsors and investors in legal, regulatory, and transactional matters.
- Strong knowledge of real estate fund structures, securities laws, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex fund and investment documents.
- Experience leading matters or teams, managing competing deadlines, and mentoring junior associates.
- Sound judgment and attention to detail, including the ability to use AI tools responsibly and ethically; interest in developing trusted client-adviser relationships.
Why Consider It
This role combines substantial ownership of real estate fund formations and fundraising with direct work alongside partners and representation of sponsors and investors.
You can lead teams, supervise junior associates, collaborate across tax, real estate, finance, and regulatory disciplines, and build toward trusted-adviser relationships with clients.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is estimated at $365,000–$435,000 based on the 2026 Cravath base scale; this is an estimate and is not firm-stated compensation.
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.