PRIVATE FUNDS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Location: Boston, MAHYBRID

Our client, a leading global AmLaw 50 law firm, is seeking a talented Private Funds Associate Attorney to join their well-established Financial Services Practice Group in Boston. This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven attorney to join a premier private funds team advising high-profile asset managers across diverse fund structures and strategies.

Candidate Profile:

JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
Active Bar Admission in Massachusetts, in good standing.
3–6 years of substantive experience in private fund formation and related regulatory matters.
Experience drafting and negotiating fund documentation, including private placement memoranda, partnership and LLC agreements, subscription materials, side letters, advisory agreements, and placement agent agreements.
Demonstrated ability to manage fundraises from launch to close, including client communications, investor negotiations, and closing logistics.
Strong understanding of the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act exemptions, and Regulation D offering requirements.
Preference for candidates with direct private funds experience, though strong corporate associates with a sincere interest in private funds will be considered.
Prior experience at a large law firm is highly preferred; in-house or regulatory experience is a plus.
Soft Skills: Strong legal writing, communication, and oral advocacy skills, alongside sound business acumen, are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise fund sponsors on structuring and forming a wide range of private investment funds, including private equity, private credit, real estate, growth capital, secondaries, and funds of funds.
Draft, review, and negotiate key fund formation documents and side letters.
Lead investor negotiations and manage the full subscription and closing process.
Coordinate regulatory filings and provide counsel on compliance with relevant securities laws and industry regulations.
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic advice and timely, practical solutions throughout the fund lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across the firm’s transactional and regulatory practices to provide comprehensive client support.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected financial services practice groups in the country, offering the chance to work with a wide range of clients—from emerging fund managers to some of the world’s largest asset management firms. You’ll join a dynamic and collaborative team that values mentorship, initiative, and innovation. The firm prioritizes professional development and offers associates the autonomy to take ownership of matters early in their careers, all within a supportive environment that fosters long-term success. With a strong reputation in both domestic and global markets, this is the ideal place to grow your practice in the private funds space.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive Salary: $260,000+, commensurate with experience and class year.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, extensive emotional health resource programs, social connectedness programs, 401(k) and retirement plans, generous PTO, parental leave, family concierge, commuter benefits, relocation allowance, professional development resources, and additional perks.

Application Requirements:

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

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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