Associate - Investment Funds

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting represents a leading AmLaw 100 client seeking a mid-level associate to join its Investment Funds group in Washington, D.C. This role focuses on private equity fund formation and sponsor-side work.

You will advise fund sponsors on structuring and launching private investment vehicles, handle fund formation, sponsor arrangements, and regulatory matters, with cross-office collaboration on high‑profile deals.

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

• You will advise fund sponsors on structuring and launching private investment vehicles across asset classes.
• Handle fund formation, internal sponsor arrangements, operational matters, and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate across offices on high‑level sponsor-side work for top clients.

Skills

Private equity fund formation

Fund operations

Regulatory frameworks

Drafting

Sponsor-side experience

Job description

Washington, 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.