Corporate Attorney (Private Funds)

The People Of: Professional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services in New York is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join its corporate practice. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in private investment fund formation and expertise in private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.

This senior attorney role involves advising clients on fund structures, regulatory compliance, and leading complex fund transactions. The position promises leadership opportunities and significant client engagement within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of private funds and fund formation experience in a law firm environment.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the formation and structuring of various funds.
• Draft and negotiate fund governing documents and offering documents.
• Counsel on securities regulatory matters, including compliance.
• Work directly with sponsors and institutional investors.

Skills

Private funds and fund formation experience

Advising on private equity, private real estate

Extensive experience with private placements

Knowledge of federal securities regulations

Strong drafting and transactional management skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: New York or Philadelphia

A leading national law firm is seeking a Corporate Attorney with 7+ years of experience in private investment fund formation to join its sophisticated corporate practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior attorney with deep experience in private equity and private real estate fund formation to work on complex fund structuring matters for sophisticated sponsors, investment managers, and institutional market participants. The role is suited for attorneys who thrive in high-level transactional environments and are looking to take on significant client responsibility in a growing private funds platform.

The practice advises on fund launches, capital raises, investor negotiations, regulatory compliance, and operational structuring, offering broad exposure across the private investment fund lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Advise clients on the formation and structuring of private equity, private real estate, venture capital, and hedge funds
• Lead private placement transactions and manage fundraises from formation through closing
• Draft and negotiate fund governing documents, subscription materials, and offering documentation
• Counsel on securities regulatory matters, including compliance under federal securities laws and investment adviser regulations
• Negotiate fund terms with investors and assist with strategic structuring decisions
• Advise on fund operations, governance matters, and ongoing regulatory considerations
• Work directly with sponsors, fund managers, family offices, and institutional investors on sophisticated transactional matters

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of private funds and fund formation experience in a law firm environment
• Strong background advising on private equity, private real estate, venture capital, or hedge fund structures
• Extensive experience with private placements and securities regulation
• Deep knowledge of the Securities Act, Investment Advisers Act, and Investment Company Act
• Experience negotiating fund terms and managing investor-side considerations
• Strong drafting, structuring, and transactional management skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for a senior funds attorney to join an established and sophisticated corporate platform with a robust pipeline of private fund work. The role offers meaningful leadership opportunities, high-value client relationships, and the ability to work on complex and strategic fund matters across multiple asset classes.

For attorneys looking to elevate their private funds practice and work alongside highly regarded practitioners in a collaborative environment, this role offers significant long-term upside.