Our client is seeking a 3–6 year associate in Washington, D.C. to contribute to a sophisticated practice advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds, with particular interest in significant sponsor-side and investor-side secondary transaction experience.
The Work
- Advise clients on the formation and ongoing operation of domestic and international private equity, real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds.
- Represent sponsors and investors in secondary transactions, contributing experience across both sides of these matters.
- Counsel clients making investments in private funds, addressing the investment-related work within a broad funds practice.
- Support the structuring of separately managed accounts and carry vehicles where your experience allows you to contribute.
- Communicate with clients and colleagues, deliver high-quality work, and manage deadlines and competing priorities across active matters.
What You Bring
- Three to six years of directly relevant legal experience.
- Experience advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Significant experience in secondary transactions, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is of particular interest.
- Knowledge of private equity, real estate, venture capital, and/or hedge funds and investments in those 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 jurisdiction where you will be based; directly applicable law firm experience is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a sophisticated, market-leading practice and contribute immediately to a varied portfolio of fund formation, operations, and secondary transaction work.
The role offers exposure to multiple fund strategies and sponsor- and investor-side matters.
A hybrid remote and in-office arrangement may be available, with the specific arrangement determined at hiring.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications; 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.