Midlevel Private Funds Associate Attorney

Ashurst Perkins Coie Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP, a leading international law firm, seeks a private investment funds associate in its New York office. The role focuses on structuring and forming private funds, negotiating with LPs, reviewing subscription documents, and representing investors in private funds.

Knowledge of the 1940 Acts is preferred. Compensation ranges from $260,000 to $365,000 annually and depends on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience structuring and forming private equity, venture capital, or hedge funds.
• Drafting fund documents and subscription agreements.
• Negotiating with limited partners on behalf of fund sponsors.
• Representing private or institutional investors in private funds; structuring GP/management entities.
• Working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and formation of private investment funds (PE, VC, hedge).
• Drafting and negotiating fund documents and LP/subscription agreements.
• Representing investors in fund investments; developing GP/management structures.

Skills

Fund formation

LP negotiation

Legal drafting

Job description

Overview

• Focuses on structuring and forming private equity funds, venture capital funds, or hedge funds, including drafting fund documents, negotiating with limited partners on behalf of fund sponsors, reviewing subscription documents, and structuring general partner and management companies.
• Represents private or institutional investors in their investments into private investment funds.
• Requires a working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Posting details

Job Description:

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a private investment funds associate to join the firm’s Finance, Regulatory & Investment Funds (Global) group in the New York office. Experience in the following areas is desired: (1) Structuring and formation of private equity funds, venture capital funds or hedge funds, including drafting of fund documents; (2) Negotiation with limited partners on behalf of fund sponsors; (3) Review of subscription documents; (4) Representation of private or institutional investors in their investments into private investment funds; (5) Structuring general partner and management companies; (6) Working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.