Our client is seeking a New York City attorney with 1–3 years of experience to support fund formation work from drafting and negotiating core documents through coordinating investor closings. This professional-track, non-partnership position offers hands-on responsibility within an Investment Funds Group.
The Work
- Draft and negotiate fund organizational documents, helping shape the core terms and structure of fund formations.
- Prepare and negotiate investor side letters, addressing investor-specific terms as part of the fundraising process.
- Coordinate investor closings and help keep closing workstreams, communications, and deliverables on track.
- Communicate with clients, lawyers, staff, and third parties to respond efficiently and deliver accurate work product by deadlines.
- Analyze legal issues and apply relevant legal principles and research to specific facts, using sound judgment and attention to detail.
- Contribute to client relationships by anticipating needs and providing responsive, solution-oriented service.
- Bring relevant secondaries transaction experience to the practice; this experience is a plus.
What You Bring
- Juris Doctor degree and 1–3 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience representing clients in fund formation matters.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents.
- Experience drafting and negotiating investor side letters.
- Experience coordinating investor closings.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, with attention to detail and good business judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
- Experience with secondaries transactions is a plus.
Why Consider It
This is a professional-track, non-partnership role within an Investment Funds Group, with substantive involvement in fund documents, investor negotiations, and closing coordination.
Compensation & Benefits
The position combines hands-on work and client-facing communication, with a stated annual hiring range of $135,000–$300,000 depending on geographic market and qualifications, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), and regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
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.