Our client is seeking an associate with 3–6 years of experience to work across domestic and international private fund matters in Palo Alto. The position offers exposure to fund formation, operations, and investments, with particular emphasis on secondary transactions for both sponsors and investors.
The Work
- Advise on the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Counsel clients on investments in private funds, contributing to matters from the sponsor or investor perspective.
- Work on secondary transactions, with experience representing both fund sponsors and investors especially relevant.
- Support the structuring of separately managed accounts and carry vehicles where matters call for those arrangements.
- Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of applicable legal experience advising on investment funds.
- Experience with the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Knowledge of private equity, real estate, venture capital, and/or hedge fund matters.
- Significant experience in secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is particularly valued.
- 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 California, the state where the position is based.
- Direct, applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice and contribute with immediately transferable skills across a broad range of fund strategies and investor- and sponsor-side work.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
A hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available, with medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) among the stated benefits.
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.