Our client is seeking an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Los Angeles investment funds practice. The work spans fund formation and operations, investments in private funds, and sponsor- and investor-side secondary transactions across several strategies.
The Work
- Advise clients on the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Support sponsors and investors in secondary transactions, with opportunities to work on both sides of these matters.
- Assist clients making investments in private funds, addressing matters connected to fund investments and structures.
- Contribute to work involving separately managed accounts and carry vehicles where experience or client needs call for these structures.
- Communicate with clients and colleagues, deliver high-quality work efficiently, and manage deadlines across sophisticated investment funds matters.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant investment funds experience.
- Experience advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Experience with secondary transactions, ideally representing both sponsors and investors.
- Knowledge of private equity, real estate, venture capital, or hedge fund matters; experience with separately managed accounts and carry vehicles is a plus.
- Strong academic background and a JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based; directly applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice and contribute with immediately transferable skills across fund formation, operations, and secondary transactions.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The role may offer a hybrid arrangement, and the benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
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.