Corporate Associate – Private Equity

TPO search; United States; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Mentorship-driven culture

Job summary

A leading regional law firm is seeking a mid-level corporate associate to join its private equity and fund formation team. You will represent fund sponsors and institutional investors on transactional and regulatory matters. Candidates should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong drafting and communication skills, along with bar admission. This is a hybrid role allowing work from various East Coast offices, with competitive salary and a path to partnership.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in investment management and private fund formation.
• Significant experience drafting fund documentation (PPMs, LPAs, etc.).
• Exposure to investment adviser regulatory issues under the Advisers Act.
• Experience with family offices, institutional investors, and/or fund sponsors is a plus.
• Strong writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bar admission in jurisdiction of practice.

Responsibilities

• Formation and structuring of private equity and venture capital funds.
• Fund investment and regulatory advisory work.
• Negotiation of investment management and sub-advisory agreements.

Skills

Investment management experience

Drafting fund documentation

Strong writing skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Bar admission

Education

Bar admission in jurisdiction of practice

Job description

Corporate Associate – Private Equity – TPO search

Vacancy: Corporate Associate – Private Equity

Experience: 3–5 years

Salary: Competitive (On a DOE basis)

Firm: Am Law 200 Firm

Location: Northeast / Mid‑Atlantic (Hybrid – CT, MA, NJ, NY, RI, DC, or FL)

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in investment management and private fund formation.
• Significant experience drafting fund documentation (PPMs, LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters, etc.).
• Exposure to investment adviser regulatory issues under the Advisers Act.
• Experience with family offices, institutional investors, and/or fund sponsors – a plus.
• Strong writing, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Bar admission in jurisdiction of practice.

Opportunity

A leading regional firm is seeking a mid‑level corporate associate to join its expanding private equity and fund formation team. The role involves representing fund sponsors, investment advisers, family offices, and institutional investors on a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters.

You Will Work On

• Formation and structuring of private equity and venture capital funds.
• Fund investment and regulatory advisory work.
• Strategic joint ventures, private financings, and M&A.
• Negotiation of investment management and sub‑advisory agreements.
• Advising on compliance and disclosure obligations.

Why You Should Apply

• Join a collegial, top‑tier private equity and investment funds practice.
• Handle sophisticated transactions and build strong client relationships.
• Work hybrid (2 remote days/week) from any of the firm’s East Coast offices.
• Competitive salary and realistic path to partnership.
• Inclusive, mentorship‑driven firm culture.

The Firm

This East Coast‑based Am Law 200 firm has a strong presence across key markets and a nationally regarded corporate practice. Known for its work in private funds, financial services, and family office advisory, the firm offers a collaborative environment, extensive mentorship, and long‑term growth opportunities.

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