Our client is seeking an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Investment Funds group in Reston, Virginia. The role offers substantive work advising on domestic and international funds and investments, with a particular need for experience on secondary transactions.
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, contributing to matters on both sides of the deal.
- Advise clients making investments in private funds and support the legal work associated with those investments.
- Contribute to structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles when relevant to client needs.
- Communicate with clients and legal teams to advance matters, deliver high-quality work, and manage deadlines across competing priorities.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of relevant investment funds experience.
- Experience advising on the formation and operation of domestic and international private funds.
- Significant secondary transaction experience, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations, is of particular interest.
- Experience with private equity, real estate, venture capital, 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 Virginia, where the position is based.
- Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice and work across fund formation, operations, investments, and secondary transactions involving both sponsors and investors.
The stated annual hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
The package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k); a hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available, with the specific arrangement determined 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.