Secondaries Associate

Ropes & Gray LLP; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP is seeking a transactional or funds Attorney to join our Alternative Asset Opportunities practice group. This role involves advising sovereign wealth funds and other mega investors on complex transactions across asset classes and globally, including secondary transactions, joint ventures, co-investments, fund investments, and other strategic investment opportunities.

Remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 3–7 years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents across asset classes.
• Advise on deal structuring, governance, and regulatory considerations.
• Prepare and review limited partnerships, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including tax, finance and regulatory.
• Manage multiple transactions from term sheet through closing.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative

Deal execution

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Ropes & Gray is seeking a transactional or funds Attorney to join our Alternative Asset Opportunities practice group. This role involves advising sovereign wealth funds and other ‘mega’ investors on complex transactions across asset classes and globally, including secondary transactions, joint ventures, co-investments, fund investments, and other strategic investment opportunities. Remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to complex transactions across asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure;
• Advise on deal structuring, governance arrangements, and regulatory considerations across global transactions;
• Prepare and review transaction agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation;
• Collaborate with colleagues across Ropes & Gray's cross-disciplinary transactional, tax, finance and regulatory teams, to deliver integrated client solutions; and
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions from term sheet through closing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
• Three to seven years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in leveraging AI technology and other emerging legal tools to improve the quality and efficiency of proficient legal work

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