Fund Formation Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel
Palo Alto, CA
Category Legal
Remote
Job Description
Fund Formation Associate Attorney – Palo Alto or San Francisco. Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation Associate to join a highly respected Am Law firm in either Palo Alto or San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level associate to join a premier investment funds practice representing sophisticated sponsors, investors, and fund managers in complex private investment fund matters.

Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience advising clients on private investment fund formation and related sponsor-side transactions.
  • Experience working on fund formation matters from inception through closing, as well as exposure to sponsor-level and secondary transactions.
  • 2–4 years of private investment fund formation experience at a national or international law firm.
  • Experience representing sponsors and investors in private investment funds.
  • Experience handling fund formation transactions and sponsor-level matters involving general partner and management company entities.
  • Exposure to secondary transactions involving limited partner and/or portfolio company interests.
  • Strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.

Benefits

  • bonus opportunities
  • health and wellness benefits
  • generous parental leave
  • fertility benefits
  • retirement plans
  • additional attorney benefits
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