Our client is seeking a 3–6-year associate for its investment funds practice in Houston. The role offers work advising on domestic and international private funds and investments in those funds, with particular interest in attorneys experienced in secondary transactions on both the sponsor and investor sides.
The Work
- Advise sponsors on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds, contributing to matters across the fund lifecycle.
- Represent investors in connection with investments in private funds and related fund matters.
- Work on secondary transactions, representing either sponsors or investors in these transactions.
- Support fund matters across private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge fund strategies.
- Contribute to structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles where experience or matter needs align.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant experience advising on private funds and fund investments.
- Experience with the formation and operation of domestic and international funds.
- Significant experience handling secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations.
- Knowledge of private equity, real estate, venture capital, and/or hedge 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 attorney will be based.
- Directly 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 fund formation, operations, investments, and secondary transactions.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
A hybrid work arrangement may be available; its specific terms are determined at hiring and may be modified.
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.