Fund Formation Attorney (3+ Yrs) at Direct Counsel
Job Description
Job Description
Location: New York, NY
Practice Area: Fund Formation
Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation Associate Attorney to join a leading firm’s New York office. This role offers the opportunity to work with top-tier sponsors and investors on a range of private investment fund transactions.
Key Responsibilities:- Advise on the formation and structuring of private investment funds.
- Handle sponsor-level transactions, including general partner and management company matters.
- Manage secondary transactions involving limited partner and portfolio company interests.
- Work closely with institutional investors, fund sponsors, and asset managers.
- 3+ years of private investment fund formation experience.
- Experience working in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.
- JD from a nationally recognized law school with strong academic credentials.
- Strong transactional, drafting, and negotiation skills.
- Salary Range: $365,000+ (Final offer depends on experience and skillset).
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and firm-paid life insurance.
- Generous vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
- Professional development opportunities in a highly collaborative environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level fund formation associate to advance their career at a prestigious firm with a sophisticated practice.
Interested candidates should apply through Direct Counsel.
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