In-House Private Equity Counsel

Fernridge Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fernridge Group is seeking an attorney to join its legal and compliance team in San Diego. The role supports the GC/CCO, investment team and leadership on transactions, fund matters, governance, and regulatory issues.

This in-house position is ideal for an attorney with PE M&A/private equity or private funds experience seeking broad exposure to the full legal function of a growing PE firm.

Qualifications

• JD required.
• 3–6+ years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong background in either private equity M&A/corporate transactions, or private funds/fund formation.
• Top law firm training strongly preferred.
• In-house or investment management experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support platform investments, add-on acquisitions, dispositions and other private equity transactions.
• Assist with legal due diligence, deal execution and transaction documentation.
• Support fund formation, fund structuring and ongoing fund-related matters.
• Work on LP agreements, subscription documents, side letters and other investor documentation.
• Advise on management company, fund and entity governance matters.
• Draft and review NDAs, engagement letters and commercial agreements.
• Manage legal workstreams and serve as a key point of contact for investment professionals, outside counsel, and other service providers.
• Help build and improve legal processes as the firm continues to grow.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Commercial awareness

Collaborative work

Fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Fernridge Group is seeking an attorney to join its legal and compliance team in San Diego. The role supports the GC/CCO, investment team and leadership on transactions, fund matters, governance, and regulatory issues.

This in-house position is ideal for an attorney with PE M&A/private equity or private funds experience seeking broad exposure to the full legal function of a growing PE firm.