Join a sophisticated investment funds practice advising on the formation, operation, and investment activity of domestic and international funds. This Raleigh opportunity offers associates meaningful exposure to sponsor-side and investor-side secondary transactions across a range of fund strategies.
The Work
- Advise fund sponsors and investors on the formation and ongoing operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Represent clients in secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side matters, contributing to the structuring and execution of complex deals.
- Counsel clients making investments in private funds and address related fund structuring and operational considerations.
- Work on separately managed account and carry vehicle structuring when matters call for those arrangements.
- Communicate with clients and colleagues while managing deadlines, competing priorities, and timely delivery of high-quality work.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of applicable investment funds experience.
- Experience advising on formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Significant experience with secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is of particular interest.
- Experience with private equity, real estate, venture capital, and/or hedge funds, including investments in such funds.
- Experience structuring 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 associate will be based; direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
Why Consider It
Build on immediately transferable experience within a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice, with work spanning multiple fund strategies and a particular focus on secondary transactions from both sponsor and investor perspectives.
A hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available, with specifics determined at hiring.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated salary range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on qualifications; benefits include 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.