PRIVATE EQUITY COUNSEL ATTORNEY (non-partnership track)

Locations: Boston, MA | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA 
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Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a driven Counsel Attorney to join its high-performing Private Investment Funds (PIF) Group, within the Private Equity Practice. This non-partnership track role 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
• 6+ 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 attorneys seeking high-level deal work at a prominent firm without the expectations of a traditional partnership track, this position offers the perfect balance of prestige, complexity, and flexibility—backed by a culture that prizes excellence, innovation, and long-term success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Expected annual base salary is $390,000+, 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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