Elite Private Equity Fund Formation Associate

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

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.