Investment Funds Attorney

Illapa Search Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Illapa Search Ltd. seeks an Investment Funds Associate for its New York office to advise on the formation, structuring, and operation of sophisticated private investment funds for leading sponsors, managers, and institutional investors. The ideal candidate holds a JD from a U.S.

law school with eligibility for the New York Bar and has 1–4 years’ experience in private funds at a top firm. The role involves working on fund documents, structuring, and related transactional matters.

Qualifications

• JD from a U.S. law school and NY Bar eligibility or admission.
• 1–4 years of relevant legal experience at a leading law firm with private funds practice.
• Experience advising on formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds (private equity, VC, credit, real estate).
• Familiarity with fund documents: LPAs, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters.

Skills

Private funds experience

Investment funds knowledge

Education

JD from accredited U.S. law school

Job description

A prestigious, nationally recognized law firm is seeking Investment Funds Associates to join its New York office. This is an outstanding opportunity for talented associates to work within a highly regarded investment funds practice, advising leading private equity sponsors, investment managers, institutional investors, and other market participants on the formation, structuring, and operation of sophisticated investment funds.

About the Firm

The firm is widely recognized for its sophisticated transactional practices, strong market reputation, and ability to advise on complex, high-profile matters for an impressive client base. Its investment funds team is distinguished by its technical excellence, commercial approach, and deep understanding of the alternative investments market.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and admission to the New York Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Approximately 1–4 years of relevant legal experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm with a strong investment funds or private funds practice.
• Experience advising on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds, including private equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, or other alternative investment strategies.
• Familiarity with fund documentation, including limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and side letters.