CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

(FUND FORMATION – PRIVATE EQUITY FUNDS)

Location: New York, NY

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Our client, a leading international AmLaw 25 law firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their Corporate Advisory Practice Group in New York, focusing on fund formation and private equity funds. This is a unique opportunity to work with private equity sponsors and investors on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds, while advising on complex legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing.
• 2–4 years of substantive fund formation experience at a law firm.
• Strong background in private equity fund structuring, investor negotiations, and compliance issues.
• Excellent legal writing, verbal communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated professionalism with the ability to engage directly with high-profile clients and investors.
• Highly organized, with proven ability to balance multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player who also thrives working independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds.
• Counsel clients on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters impacting fund sponsors.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, side letters, and investor agreements.
• Manage complex transactions, balancing multiple priorities with precision and efficiency.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated client service.
• Engage with partners and clients from the outset, offering strategic guidance and practical solutions.

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the nation’s premier fund formation practices, consistently recognized for its market-leading work with top-tier private equity sponsors and investors. As an associate, you will gain unparalleled exposure to sophisticated, high-profile transactions that shape the private equity industry. You’ll receive direct client contact and immediate responsibility, supported by mentorship from some of the most highly regarded practitioners in the field.

Our client offers an elite platform with unmatched resources, a truly collaborative team culture, and a commitment to developing the next generation of industry leaders. Associates benefit from a collegial and entrepreneurial environment that prioritizes professional excellence, inclusivity, and career advancement—without sacrificing work-life balance. This is a rare chance to accelerate your career at the very forefront of fund formation and private equity law.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 – $310,000, commensurate with class year and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes premier medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; HSA/FSA plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous PTO; and loan refinancing support.

• Additional Perks: Access to multiple wellness programs, on-site counselors in Chicago/New York/DC, on-demand 24/7 healthcare access, back-up child and elder care, extensive family support benefits, pet insurance, and personal excess liability insurance.

• Supportive Culture: Our client emphasizes a collaborative and inclusive workplace, supporting innovation, balance, and long-term career growth.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.