Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice advising on domestic and international fund formation, operations, and investments. This San Francisco opportunity offers substantial exposure to private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds, with particular emphasis on secondary transactions.
The Work
- Advise sponsors and investors on the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Represent clients in investments in private funds, contributing to the structuring and execution of fund investment matters.
- Handle secondary transactions, including work for both sponsors and investors, in a practice particularly interested in this experience.
- Support the structuring of separately managed accounts and carry vehicles where relevant to client needs.
- Communicate with clients and colleagues, manage competing priorities and deadlines, and deliver high-quality work in a sophisticated funds practice.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant legal experience advising on private fund formation, operations, or investments.
- Experience with domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, or hedge funds.
- Significant secondary transaction experience, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is particularly valued.
- Experience structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles is a plus.
- JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the state where you will be based.
- Strong academic background and immediately transferable skills; direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm 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 stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The role may offer a hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work, and the listed 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.