Our client is seeking an attorney with 1–3 years of fund formation experience to join its Investment Funds Group in Austin. This professional-track opportunity offers hands-on involvement in core fund documentation, investor negotiations, and the coordination of closings.
The Work
- Draft and negotiate fund organizational documents, supporting the formation of investment vehicles from initial documentation through completion.
- Prepare and negotiate investor side letters, addressing investor-specific terms and coordinating with clients and other deal participants.
- Coordinate investor closings and help manage the communications, documentation, and deadlines needed to complete them efficiently.
- Analyze legal and commercial issues, apply sound judgment, and deliver accurate, well-reasoned work product on time.
- Communicate responsively with clients, lawyers, staff, and third parties, and take ownership of matters while working both independently and collaboratively.
- Contribute to secondaries transactions where relevant; prior experience with these matters is a plus.
What You Bring
- Juris Doctor degree and 1–3 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience representing clients in fund formation matters.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents.
- Experience preparing and negotiating investor side letters.
- Experience coordinating investor closings.
- Strong legal analysis, writing, and attention to detail.
- Good business judgment, organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines and competing demands.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.
- Experience with secondaries transactions is a plus.
Why Consider It
This professional-track, non-partnership position offers substantive involvement in fund formation work, including key documents, investor-specific negotiations, and closing coordination.
The Austin role is hybrid, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The disclosed annual hiring range is $135,000–$300,000, depending on geographic market and candidate 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.