Associate - Investment Funds

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Georgia; On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AmLaw 100 client seeks a mid-level associate with strong private equity fund formation experience to support structuring and launching investment vehicles. You will handle fund formation, sponsor arrangements, and regulatory issues, working across major financial centers.

The role offers elite training, real client contact, and a clear path to advancement within a top-tier platform known for sponsor-side work across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience focused on private equity fund formation.
• Exposure to fund operations and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to manage complex workstreams.
• Experience advising institutional clients on sponsor-side matters is key.

Responsibilities

• Advise fund sponsors on structuring and launching private investment vehicles.
• Handle fund formation, internal sponsor arrangements, and regulatory matters.
• Contribute to cross-office collaboration on sponsor-side work at scale.

Skills

Private equity fund formation

Fund operations

Regulatory frameworks

Drafting skills

Sponsor-side matters

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 07/24/2026

Offices: New York, Boston, Chicago, Houston, San Diego, Washington, D.C.

Our AmLaw 100 client is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Funds group. This is a key opportunity for attorneys with private equity fund formation experience to step into a high-impact role at a top-tier platform.

The Role

You’ll advise fund sponsors on structuring and launching private investment vehicles across a range of asset classes. Expect to handle fund formation, internal sponsor arrangements, operational matters, and regulatory issues. The group operates at scale across major financial centers and is known for its cross-office collaboration and sophisticated sponsor-side work.

What You Bring

• At least 3 years of experience focused on private equity fund formation
• Exposure to fund operations and regulatory frameworks
• Strong drafting skills and the ability to manage complex workstreams
• Experience advising institutional clients on sponsor-side matters is key

Why This Role

The team is deeply entrenched in sponsor-side work across North America, Europe, and Asia, with significant deal volume and high-profile clients. Associates benefit from elite training, real client contact, and a clear path to advancement within a practice that consistently ranks at the top of its field.

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