Boston – Fund Formation Associate (Junior)

Gunderson Dettmer; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Boston seeks a junior associate for its Fund Formation group. The ideal candidate will focus on growth equity and venture capital fund formation, with relevant experience in private investment funds preferred. Key responsibilities include advising funds, counseling fund managers on compliance, and general fund operations. The role requires a JD from a recognized law school, strong academic achievement, and preferably a license to practice in Massachusetts. Salary range is $235,000 - $260,000.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing.
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• High level of academic achievement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising funds in all stages of operations including preparing offering materials.
• Counseling fund managers on securities laws and regulatory matters.
• Advising on general fund operations, compliance matters and conflicts of interest.

Skills

JD 2023 – 2024

Law practice in Massachusetts

Experience with private investment funds

Knowledge of securities laws

Education

Law degree from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

We are searching for a junior associate to join our Fund Formation group in our Boston office. The ideal candidate for the fund associate position will have a strong desire to focus their practice on growth equity and venture capital fund formation and operations, and will have relevant experience in private investment funds or a similar group at a top-tier law firm. Experience representing venture capital, private equity, growth equity funds or other private investment funds is strongly preferred. Regulatory experience, including with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933 is a plus.

Our Fund practice focuses on the structuring, formation, organization, and operation of venture capital, growth equity, and other private equity funds, as well as their general partner, management company, and related entities. This is a unique opportunity to become a key, client-facing member of an elite team that represents the largest share of leading growth equity and venture capital firms, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Job Responsibilities

• Advising funds in all stages of their operations, including preparing offering materials; drafting partnership, limited liability company and other governing agreements; processing investor subscription documents; negotiating with investors; and drafting side letters.
• Counseling fund managers on securities laws, fund structures, tax, and other regulatory matters.
• Advising clients on general fund operations, including conflicts of interest; compliance matters; employment, consulting, and commercial relationships; the admission of new members to general partner and management company entities; separation agreements; and fund, general partner, and management company loans.

Job Requirements

• JD 2023 – 2024
• Previous large law firm experience required
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
• Strong preference for candidates who are already licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and in good standing

Salary Range

• $235,000-$260,000