Join a sophisticated investment funds practice advising on domestic and international private funds and the transactions that shape their growth. In this Austin opportunity, you can contribute to a broad range of client work, with particular emphasis on complex secondary transactions from both sponsor and investor perspectives.
The Work
- Advise clients on the formation and operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Represent fund sponsors and investors in secondary transactions, including complex matters requiring experience on both sides of the deal.
- Counsel clients on investments in private funds and related investment structures.
- Contribute to fund matters across a sophisticated practice, applying immediately transferable skills and taking an active role in client work.
- Where experience permits, assist with structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Experience with private equity, real estate, venture capital, and/or hedge funds and investments in those vehicles.
- Significant secondary transaction experience, including sponsor-side and investor-side representation, is of particular interest.
- Experience structuring separately managed accounts or carry vehicles is a plus.
- Strong academic background and a JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice in the state where you will be based; direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.
- Ability to communicate effectively, deliver high-quality work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Why Consider It
Build on immediately transferable skills in a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice with exposure to fund formation, operations, investments, and significant secondary deals on both sides.
A hybrid work arrangement may be available, with the specific arrangement determined at hiring; the firm also emphasizes collaboration, support, and developing its people.
Compensation & Benefits
The firm-stated hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, based on qualifications, and the benefits package includes 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.