Mid-Sr. Level Corporate Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Profit-sharing retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Flexible reimbursement and wellness"

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, seeks a mid-to-senior level Corporate & Securities Associate (5th year and above) to join its Corporate practice in San Francisco, CA. The role focuses on private funds structuring, governance, and fundraising for fund sponsors and investment managers.

The successful candidate will advise on formation, operation, and governance of a wide range of private investment vehicles, draft sophisticated fund documentation, and collaborate across corporate,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in the applicable jurisdiction or willingness to obtain admission.
• 5+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• Significant experience with private fund formation, investment management matters, private offerings, fund operations and governance.
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated fund documentation.
• M&A transaction experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced law firm environment.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds.
• Draft and negotiate fund-related documents (PPMs, Subscription Agreements, LPAs, Operating Agreements, Side Letters, Investment Management Agreements, Form ADV filings, related fund documentation).
• Counsel investment managers and fund sponsors on regulatory, operational, and governance matters.
• Assist with ongoing fund maintenance and investor-related matters.
• Work directly with clients on fund structuring and fundraising initiatives.
• Support transactional matters involving investment funds and portfolio investments.
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, securities, tax, and M&A practices.
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions matters as needed.

Skills

Private funds experience

Investment management

Fund documentation drafting

M&A experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Corporate & Securities Associate (Private Funds)
Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking a mid-to-senior level Corporate & Securities Associate (5th year and above) to join its Corporate practice. While Chicago is preferred, the position is also available in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with significant private funds and investment management experience who is seeking sophisticated work, direct client interaction, and a collaborative platform. The successful candidate will advise fund sponsors and investment managers on the formation, operation, and governance of a wide range of private investment vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds and funds of funds
• Draft and negotiate key fund-related documents, including:
  • Private Placement Memoranda (PPMs)
  • Subscription Agreements
  • Limited Partnership Agreements
  • Operating Agreements
  • Side Letters
  • Investment Management Agreements
  • Form ADV filings
  • Related fund documentation
• Counsel investment managers and fund sponsors on regulatory, operational, and governance matters
• Assist with ongoing fund maintenance and investor-related matters
• Work directly with clients on fund structuring and fundraising initiatives
• Support transactional matters involving investment funds and portfolio investments
• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, securities, tax, and M&A practices
• Participate in mergers and acquisitions matters as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in the applicable jurisdiction or willingness to obtain admission
• 5+ years of corporate transactional experience
• Significant experience with:
  • Private fund formation
  • Investment management matters
  • Private offerings
  • Fund operations and governance
• Experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated fund documentation
• M&A transaction experience preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong academic credentials
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced law firm environment
• Strong client service and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Representation of private equity funds, hedge funds, venture funds, real estate funds, or other private investment vehicles
• Experience advising investment advisers and fund sponsors
• Exposure to securities and regulatory compliance issues affecting private funds
• M&A and corporate transactional experience

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to join a sophisticated corporate practice serving a broad range of fund sponsors, investment managers, and institutional investors. Attorneys benefit from:

• Exposure to complex private fund formation and investment management matters
• Direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
• Opportunities for business development and professional growth
• Strong national platform and cross-office collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $275,000 – $375,000 annually
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses, including:
  • Productivity-based bonuses
  • Business development incentives
  • Merit-based awards

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Profit-sharing retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible reimbursement and wellness programs
• Additional firm-sponsored benefits and professional development opportunities

Locations

• San Francisco, California

Our client is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace and welcomes applications from attorneys seeking sophisticated private funds work within a leading national practice.