Our client is seeking an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Investment Funds practice in Dallas. The work spans domestic and international funds and fund investments, with a particular focus on secondary transactions for both sponsors and investors.
The Work
- Advise clients on the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Represent sponsors and investors in secondary transactions, an area of particular interest for this position.
- Counsel clients making investments in private funds, addressing matters connected to a range of fund strategies.
- Contribute to structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles when relevant to client matters.
- Communicate with clients and colleagues, produce high-quality work, and manage deadlines and competing priorities in a sophisticated investment funds practice.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant legal experience advising on investment funds and related matters.
- Experience with the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, or hedge funds.
- Significant experience with secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is particularly sought.
- 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 Texas, the state where the associate will be based.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
The position offers the chance to contribute immediately to a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice, with work across multiple fund strategies and especially meaningful exposure to sponsor-side and investor-side secondary transactions.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on qualifications, and a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available, subject to determination at hiring.
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.