Associate - Private Investment Funds

Advocates Legal Recruiting; Washington; On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting is seeking a midlevel associate for a leading private equity fund formation group, based in New York with a Washington, D.C. emphasis. You will handle sponsor-side formation, draft and negotiate fund documents, and support closings with direct client interaction.

You’ll work closely with senior partners, receive hands-on training, and manage deadlines on sophisticated matters in a premier AmLaw 100 setting. Competitive base pay with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Class years 2018–2021 from a nationally recognized firm or fund practice.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor-side formation for private equity funds and related vehicles.
• Draft, negotiate, and refine core fund documents and investor materials.
• Support fundraisings and closings, coordinate with tax, regulatory, and finance teams.
• Daily client contact and responsibility scaled to experience, with mentorship baked in.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Fund formation

Client interaction

Job description

Washington, United States | Posted on 07/23/2026

Our AmLaw 100 client is adding a midlevel associate to its private equity fund formation group in DC. Expect direct access to senior partners, hands-on training, and real client interaction on cutting-edge work.

Role Summary

• Sponsor-side formation for private equity funds and related vehicles
• Draft, negotiate, and refine core fund documents and investor materials
• Support fundraisings and closings, coordinate with tax, regulatory, and finance teams
• Daily client contact and responsibility scaled to experience, with mentorship baked in

Candidate Profile

• Class years 2018-2021 from a nationally recognized firm or fund practice
• Solid experience in sponsor-side fund formation and investor negotiations
• Strong drafting, organizational rigor, and a steady handle on timelines

Why This Role

• Highly regarded fund formation platform with leading practitioners and meaningful training
• Early responsibility and visible client work on sophisticated matters
• New York base within a top firm in this space

Annual base compensation range: $310,000 to $420,000, plus discretionary performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and FSAs.