Private Fund Formation Associate – Emerging Manager Focus

TPO search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Coastal office locations

Job summary

AM Law 100 Firm seeks a Managing or Senior Associate focused on private fund formation to join its venture capital practice. You will advise fund sponsors on formation, structuring, and regulatory issues while guiding investment teams through lifecycle milestones.

You will work with a premier client base across innovation-focused sectors, balancing sophisticated matters with practical counsel in a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in private fund formation and investment management.
• Direct experience advising venture capital and growth equity fund managers.
• Strong academic credentials and professional motivation.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise venture capital and growth equity sponsors on all aspects of fund formation.
• Manage fund-side matters including structuring, negotiation, and regulatory strategy.
• Guide clients through the full fund lifecycle, from capital raising to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-office teams supporting innovation-focused investors.
• Provide tailored counsel to both emerging managers and multi-billion AUM funds.

Skills

Fund formation

Venture capital experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Bar admission

Education

JD / law degree

Job description

Vacancy:

Private Fund Formation Associate – Emerging Manager Focus

Experience:

4–7 years

Salary:

$310,000 – $420,000 (DOE)

Firm:

AM Law 100 Firm

Location:

Silicon Valley; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Seattle; New York; Boston; Washington, D.C.; Orange County

Requirements

• 4–7 years of experience in private fund formation and investment management.


• Direct experience advising venture capital and growth equity fund managers.


• Strong academic credentials and professional motivation.


• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.


• Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of practice.

About The Role

An elite AM Law 100 firm is seeking a Managing or Senior Associate with a focus on private fund formation to join its industry-leading emerging companies and venture capital practice. This group represents some of the most active and innovative fund managers across the venture and growth equity ecosystem.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with institutional and emerging fund sponsors on cutting-edge fund structuring, regulatory compliance, and capital deployment strategies. You’ll be joining a top-tier practice with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture focused on innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise venture capital and growth equity sponsors on all aspects of fund formation.


• Manage fund-side matters including structuring, negotiation, and regulatory strategy.


• Guide clients through the full fund lifecycle, from capital raising to deployment.


• Collaborate with cross-office teams supporting innovation-focused investors.


• Provide tailored counsel to both emerging managers and multi-billion AUM funds.

Why Join?

• High-Impact Practice – Advise top-tier fund managers at the heart of the innovation ecosystem.


• Elite Client Base – Work with emerging and established sponsors alike.


• Top Compensation – Competitive base salary of $310K–$420K, plus performance-based bonuses.


• Coastal Flexibility – Multiple office locations in key U.S. innovation hubs.


• Comprehensive Benefits – Robust health, wellness, family care, and retirement offerings.

About The Firm

This globally recognized firm is a market leader in the technology and emerging growth sectors. Known for its bold approach and deep industry insight, the firm provides a dynamic platform for legal professionals passionate about working with visionary clients and shaping the future of innovation law.