Fund Formation Associate (Junior) – New York

Gunderson Dettmer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer is seeking a junior associate for their Fund Formation group in New York. The role focuses on growth equity and venture capital fund formation. Candidates should have relevant experience in private investment funds and be licensed to practice in New York.

The position includes advising funds on operations, securities laws, and regulatory matters. Candidates with a strong academic record from a recognized law school are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• JD 2024 - 2025.
• Previous large law firm experience required.
• High level of academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Advising funds in all stages of their operations.
• Counseling fund managers on securities laws.
• Advising clients on general fund operations.

Skills

Legal expertise in fund operations

Knowledge of securities laws

Negotiation skills

Compliance knowledge

Education

JD from a nationally recognized law school

Licensed to practice law in New York

Job description

We are searching for a junior associate to join our Fund Formation group in our New York office. The ideal candidate for the fund associate position will have a strong desire to focus their practice on growth equity and venture capital fund formation and operations, and will have relevant experience in private investment funds or a similar group at a top-tier law firm. Experience representing venture capital, private equity, or growth equity funds or other private investment funds, as well as ongoing investment firm operations matters and compliance with the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act, and other regulatory requirements, is strongly preferred.

Our Fund practice focuses on the structuring, formation, organization, and operation of venture capital, growth equity, and other private equity funds, as well as their general partner, management company, and related entities. This is a unique opportunity to become a key, client-facing member of an elite team that represents the largest share of leading growth equity and venture capital firms, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Job Responsibilities

• Advising funds in all stages of their operations, including preparing offering materials; drafting partnership, limited liability company and other governing agreements; processing investor subscription documents; negotiating with investors; and drafting side letters.
• Counseling fund managers on securities laws, fund structures, tax, and other regulatory matters.
• Advising clients on general fund operations, including conflicts of interest; compliance matters; employment, consulting, and commercial relationships; the admission of new members to general partner and management company entities; separation agreements; and fund, general partner, and management company loans.

Job Requirements

• JD 2024 - 2025
• Previous large law firm experience required
• High level of academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school
• Strong preference for candidates who are already licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing

Salary Range

• $225,000-$235,000