New York – Fund Formation Associate (Mid-Level/Senior)

Gunderson Dettmer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunderson Dettmer is looking for a mid-level or senior associate to join their Fund Formation group in New York. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on growth equity and venture capital fund formation and operations, plus relevant experience at a top-tier law firm. Responsibilities include advising on fund operations and compliance matters.

With a unique opportunity to be a key member of an elite team representing leading firms, the role demands strong regulatory knowledge and legal drafting skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New York and in good standing.
• Experience at a large law firm is required.
• Focused practice on growth equity and venture capital fund formation.

Responsibilities

• Advising funds at all operational stages and preparing offering materials.
• Counseling fund managers on securities laws and fund structures.
• Advising clients on fund operations and compliance matters.

Skills

Experience in private investment funds

Knowledge of regulatory compliance

Strong legal drafting skills

Education

JD 2020 – 2022

High level of academic achievement from a recognized law school

Job description

We are searching for a mid-level or senior 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 2020 – 2022
• 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

• $310,000-$390,000