Our client is seeking a 3–6-year associate to contribute to a sophisticated investment funds practice in Philadelphia. The role offers broad exposure to domestic and international private funds, fund investments, and secondary transactions for both sponsors and investors.
The Work
- Advise on the formation and ongoing operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Represent clients making investments in private funds, supporting matters from structuring through execution.
- Work on secondary transactions, including matters representing both fund sponsors and investors.
- Contribute to the structuring of separately managed accounts and carry vehicles where experience aligns.
- Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues while producing high-quality work and managing deadlines and competing priorities.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of applicable legal experience.
- Experience advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Experience with investments in private equity, real estate, venture capital, or hedge funds.
- Significant experience with secondary transactions is particularly sought, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations.
- Experience structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles is a plus.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where the candidate will be based.
- Strong academic background; direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice with work spanning fund formation and operations, fund investments, and sponsor- and investor-side secondary transactions.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience, skills, education, professional background, and qualifications.
A hybrid work arrangement may be available, with the specific arrangement determined at hiring and subject to change.
Compensation & Benefits
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.