Private Investment Funds Junior/Midlevel Associate

5 Legal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary merit bonuses

Clerkship bonuses

Referral bonus program

Paid vacation and sick/personal leave

10 paid holidays annually

Job summary

5 Legal, a leading international law firm, seeks junior to mid-level associates for the Investment Management Practice in Boston. The role may be resident in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, or Washington, DC, with responsibilities including regulatory work and fund formation.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of experience with private funds and excellent academic credentials, along with strong drafting, organization and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience forming private investment funds (hedge funds, private equity funds) or related funds.
• Familiarity with private fund structures and laws governing private funds and managers.
• Excellent academic credentials; strong organization, drafting, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle traditional aspects of a registered fund practice, including regulatory and SEC disclosure matters.
• Advise on fund launches/formation and investments by institutional investors; assist with secondary transactions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Drafting

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Massachusetts Bar Admission

Job description

One of the world’s leading international law firms, seeks to hire highly qualified junior to mid level associates with law firm experience and excellent academic credentials to join their Investment Management Practice in the Boston office. This position may be resident in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco or Washington, DC

++Key responsibilities++

The candidate should have knowledge of registered funds and the Investment Company Act of 1940. The ideal candidate will have experience working with registered funds on regulatory, compliance, fund launches / formation and SEC disclosure matters. Experience with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and general securities matters is helpful but not required. Responsibilities will include all traditional aspects of a registered fund practice.

++Salary/Benefits++

$215k – $330k

Discretionary merit bonuses

Clerkship bonuses

Referral bonus program

Paid vacation and sick/personal leave

10 paid holidays annually

++Key Qualifications++

• Have 2-6 years of experience (a) forming private investment funds, such as hedge funds and private equity funds, (b) working on secondary transactions, including reviewing purchase and sale agreements, transfer agreements, and client management, and/or (c) assisting with investments by institutional investors in private funds and co-investments.
• Have familiarity with private fund structures and laws and regulations governing private funds and managers.
• Possess excellent academic credentials as well as strong organization, drafting, communication, and analytical skills.
• Be a member of the Massachusetts bar.