Our client is seeking a 3–6-year associate to join its investment funds practice in Minneapolis. This opportunity offers work on domestic and international fund matters, with a particular focus on secondary transactions and representation of 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 clients making investments in private funds, addressing matters connected to fund investments and investor participation.
- Work on secondary transactions, including representations of both sponsors and investors in these transactions.
- Contribute to a broad investment funds practice serving clients across multiple fund strategies and structures.
- Bring experience structuring separately managed accounts and carry vehicles to relevant client matters where applicable.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of experience in investment funds or a closely related practice.
- 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, including investments in such funds.
- Significant experience with secondary transactions is particularly valued, including sponsor-side and investor-side representations.
- 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 state where the candidate will be based.
- Direct, applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
Join a sophisticated, market-leading investment funds practice handling a range of domestic and international fund matters, with a particular opportunity to build on secondary transaction experience on both sides of the market.
The stated hiring range is $260,000–$390,000, depending on qualifications.
Compensation & Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k); a hybrid arrangement combining remote and in-office work may be available.
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.