PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Boston, MA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA 
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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its high-performing Private Investment Funds (PIF) Group, within the Private Equity Practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex and private investment transactions for elite private equity sponsors, direct lenders, and financial institutions across a wide range of industries and deal structures.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
• 2+ years of substantive experience in fund formation transactions with private investment funds, focusing on the private equity, real estate, and/or tech industries
• Skilled in private placements under the 1933 Act, managing unregistered funds under the Investment Company Act, and familiar with the Investment Advisers Act
• Strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating fund formation documents and operational agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Demonstrated experience negotiating with fund investors and handling fund operational matters
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm required
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical abilities; experience managing complex workstreams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders; proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

Key Responsibilities

• Represent private equity, hedge, private credit, real estate, hybrid, and other types of funds employing alternative investment strategies
• Advise fund manager clients on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds
• Draft and manage fund documents, including negotiation with institutional and high-net-worth investors on fund terms and related agreements
• Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients to deliver strategic legal and business solutions
• Provide ongoing counsel on fund governance, regulatory issues, and operational matters
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm’s private equity, M&A, tax, and restructuring teams to deliver comprehensive transactional support
• Serve as a key contributor throughout all stages of transactions

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity to join a high-performing PIF team operating within one of the nation’s most sophisticated Private Equity practices at a globally recognized firm. You will gain unparalleled exposure to market-leading fund formations across multiple industries. The firm’s elite platform, deep bench of top-tier practitioners, and commitment to professional development create an environment where attorneys thrive. You’ll benefit from direct client interaction, hands-on transactional experience, and structured mentorship designed to accelerate your growth and expand your influence in the private equity space.

For ambitious associates seeking to elevate their careers, this position offers the perfect balance of prestige, complexity, and collaboration—backed by a culture that prizes excellence, innovation, and long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Annual base salary is expected to range from $235,000 – $435,000, depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks: Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, cover letter indicating preferred location, and deal sheet for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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