Midlevel Asset Management and Investment Funds Associate

K&L Gates; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 295,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid Time Off (generally 3–4 weeks)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a mid‑level/senior Asset Management and Investment Funds associate for their offices in Boston, New York, or Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will have four to six years of experience in the regulatory or private funds space, excellent communication skills, and a strong academic background.

This position offers the chance to work closely with experienced lawyers who will provide mentorship and opportunities to engage with clients. The role includes maintaining high-quality client service and managing responsibilities independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in registered funds, regulatory, or private funds.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Maintain high-quality client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide active mentoring to junior lawyers.
• Maintain client relationships with expertise in regulatory and private funds.
• Work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service commitment

Regulatory expertise

Self-starter attitude

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a mid‑level/senior Asset Management and Investment Funds associate to join our Boston, New York, or Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with experienced lawyers who provide active mentoring and opportunities to assume increasing levels of responsibility and client contact.
• Provide regulatory and private funds expertise to clients, maintaining the highest quality client service.
• Operate independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Four to six years of experience in registered funds, regulatory, or private funds spaces.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to client service.
• Self‑starter with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Location & Compensation

Office: Boston, New York, Washington, DC.

Base compensation: $295,000 - $420,000 (salary determined during interview based on experience, expertise, market, and business needs).

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage (including a Health Savings Account feature)
• Pre‑tax Commuting Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan
• Health Advocacy Services
• Short‑ and Long‑term Disability Protection
• Identity Protection/Restoration and Fraud Insurance
• Life Insurance (including Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, Child, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment)
• Student loan refinancing options and access to a student loan concierge service
• Paid Time Off (generally 3‑4 weeks)
• Addiction Resources
• Parental Leave (24 weeks of which 12 are paid)
• Breast Milk Delivery and Lactation Support Services
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Bonus and expense reimbursement opportunities
• Family Building Benefits
• Pro Bono Opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development and CLE Credit Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bar Expense Reimbursement
• 529 Deductions
• Relocation
• Accident Insurance
• Balanced Hours Program
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Ramp‑Up/Ramp‑Down Program
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Bereavement Leave
• Hybrid/Remote Work Opportunities
• Back‑up Child/Elder Care and caregiving concierge access
• Technology, Entertainment, and Travel Discount Program
• Wellness Program
• All other benefits required by law

Notice

We participate in E‑Verify in certain firm locations for employment eligibility verification.

The state of Massachusetts prohibits employers from requiring or administering a lie detector test. Violations may result in criminal penalties and civil liability.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Firm that employment decisions shall be based on merit, qualifications and competence. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as afros, braids, locks, and twists), religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, gender, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, familial status, domestic violence victim status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment including, without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, promotion, assignment, and dismissal. In addition, it is the Firm’s policy to provide an environment that is free of prohibited harassment of any kind including, without limitation, that which is based on sex, race, age, disability, ethnic background, or any other category protected by law (including the categories listed above). The Firm complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact [e-mail].