Corporate Associate Attorney, Investment Management (Private Equity Funds) NY

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $235K – $310K

Advert Code: MLFS252

An outstanding opportunity is available for a Corporate Associate with private funds experience to join a highly regarded Investment Management practice advising leading private equity sponsors and sophisticated investors.

This role offers the opportunity to work on the full lifecycle of private investment funds, from structuring and formation through ongoing operations, governance, regulatory, and compliance matters. Working alongside experienced practitioners, you will gain significant client exposure while advising on complex and high-value fund formation matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds.
• Draft and negotiate fund formation documentation and related transactional materials.
• Counsel clients on legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters affecting private investment funds.
• Collaborate with colleagues across complementary practice areas on sophisticated investment management matters.
• Develop strong client relationships while managing multiple complex transactions and deadlines.

Candidate Profile

• 3–5 years of private fund formation experience gained within a law firm.
• Strong understanding of private equity fund structures, formation, and ongoing operational matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable working independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• Professional, commercially minded, and confident interacting directly with clients and investors.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.
• Admission to the New York Bar is required.

What You’ll Receive

• Highly competitive compensation with excellent bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package and market-leading wellness initiatives.
• Direct mentorship from experienced investment management attorneys.
• Early and meaningful client contact on sophisticated private funds matters.
• A collaborative culture with outstanding opportunities for professional development, long-term career progression, and exposure to some of the market’s most complex investment management work.

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