Private Funds Associate Attorney: PE, Real Assets

Sheppard; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard in Washington, DC, seeks an associate for its Investment Management team focusing on private fund formation and representation of institutional investors. The role requires drafting and negotiating fund documents and strong knowledge of securities regulations.

The position emphasizes early and frequent direct client work, with experience at an AmLaw 100 firm required. Collaboration across private equity, real estate finance, and fintech portfolios is integral to the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and reviewing fund-related documentation (private placement memoranda, subscription documents, LLC/partnership agreements).
• Experience representing institutional investors in private fund investments.
• Working knowledge of securities rules and regulations (Investment Advisers Act).

Responsibilities

• Draft and review fund-related documentation for private funds.
• Represent institutional investors in negotiating private fund investments.
• Counsel on applicable securities laws and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with private equity, real estate, EB-5 and fintech teams on client matters.
• Provide direct client work and training as part of associate program.

Skills

Fund formation experience

Drafting fund documents

Negotiating private fund investments

Securities regulations knowledge

Job description

Sheppard in Washington, DC, seeks an associate for its Investment Management team focusing on private fund formation and representation of institutional investors. The role requires drafting and negotiating fund documents and strong knowledge of securities regulations.

The position emphasizes early and frequent direct client work, with experience at an AmLaw 100 firm required. Collaboration across private equity, real estate finance, and fintech portfolios is integral to the practice.