INVESTMENT FUNDS KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT ATTORNEY

PRIVATE FUND FORMATION FOCUS

Open to Multiple Locations...full list found at the bottom of this description.

An international AmLaw 50-ranked law firm is seeking a talented and experienced attorney to join its premier Investment Management Practice Group as a Knowledge Management Attorney. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend substantive fund formation experience with strategic initiatives that support market intelligence, legal innovation, and the continual development of a top-tier investment funds practice.

Candidate Profile

JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.
3+ years of substantive experience in private fund formation, with a focus on representing investment managers, investors, and private investment funds.
Extensive experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating fund formation documents related to private equity-style and other closed-end funds.
Deep understanding of fund structuring and compliance considerations.
Familiarity with knowledge management tools, legal tech platforms, and best practices in information sharing and resource development is a plus.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
Soft Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, analysis, and negotiation skills are essential, as well as an entrepreneurial spirit.

Key Responsibilities

Lead knowledge management initiatives that enhance efficiency, consistency, and innovation within the Investment Management Practice Group.
Develop and maintain precedent libraries, practice tools, and templates to support attorneys advising on fund formation and management.
Monitor legal and market developments affecting private investment funds and prepare timely internal updates and client-facing materials.
Collaborate with attorneys to track deal trends and emerging structures across private equity-style and other closed-end funds.
Leverage legal technologies and databases to streamline access to critical information and insights.
Support internal training programs and the onboarding of new attorneys.

Why Join Us?

Joining us means joining a leading Investment Funds Practice Group at a prestigious law firm who has earned consistent recognition from The American Lawyer, Chambers & Partners, Vault, and other significant publications. This is a distinctive opportunity to apply your investment funds experience in a non-traditional but strategically important role. The position offers the ability to shape how one of the country’s most respected investment funds practices captures and applies its collective knowledge, while maintaining exposure to market developments and fund structuring trends. The firm fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment where attorneys of all levels receive direct client engagement, hands-on experience, and meaningful mentorship. Attorneys in this role play a pivotal part in elevating the firm’s practice-wide excellence.

As a global law firm, our client provides an excellent platform for attorneys looking to expand their knowledge management practice and deepen their investment funds expertise beyond the limitations of national borders and perspectives.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: Starting at $250,000+ annually, as determined by experience and market factors.
Bonus Eligibility.
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; FSA; employee assistance program;family/dependent care leave; vacation leave; sick leave; relocation expenses; and firm-sponsored wellness initiatives.
Inclusive Culture: Our client is committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity, supports professional development, and promotes work-life balance.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample detailing relevant fund formation and private funds experience.

Locations

CA (Irvine, Los Angeles, San Francisco)

DC (Washington)

MA (Boston)

NY (New York)

PA (Philadelphia)

TX (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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