Investment Funds Associate Attorney - New York

SteveRecruiter, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

This position is with a nationally recognized investment funds practice at a prestigious law firm in New York. The associate will represent private equity, hedge, private credit, real estate, and other funds utilizing alternative investment strategies, while collaborating with a cross-functional team to deliver top-tier legal services.

Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 3–6 years of substantive investment funds experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school and excellent academic credentials (Top 20% of class).
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Represent private equity, hedge, private credit, real estate, hybrid, and other funds employing alternative investment strategies.
• Provide support on matters involving retail alternative funds (BDCs, interval funds, closed-end funds).
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional legal solutions for clients.
• Contribute to the firme279s expanding investment funds practice, directly interacting with clients and supporting business development.

Skills

Investment funds

Fund formation

Interpersonal skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Job description

INVESTMENT FUNDS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS

LOCATION: NEW YORK

INTERNATIONAL AMLAW 50 FIRM has an immediate opening for Investment FundsAssociate Attorneys in their New Yorkoffice.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic credentials (Top 20% of class).
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 3-6 years of substantive experience ininvestment managementandfund formation.
• Background in private equity funds, hedge funds, private credit funds, real estate funds, hybrid funds, and funds utilizing alternative investment strategies is highly advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial spirit are required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent private equity, hedge, private credit, real estate, hybrid, and other types of funds employing alternative investment strategies.
• Provide support on matters involving retail alternative funds (BDCs, interval funds, closed-end funds).
• Work closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional legal solutions for clients.
• Contribute to the firm's expanding investment funds practice, directly interacting with clients and supporting business development.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a nationally-recognized investment funds practice at a prestigious law firm. The firm fosters a collaborative and innovative work environment where attorneys receive direct client engagement, hands‑on experience, and meaningful mentorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Includes an annual salary range of$260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience, along with a generousbonusstructure.

• Comprehensive benefits: Include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, paid parental leave, childcare support, wellness programs, and robust professional development resources. Attorneys also benefit from the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a culture that values work‑life balance, inclusivity, and community engagement.

Application Requirements:

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.