Senior Fund Formation Lawyer

BCG Attorney Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Fund Formation Lawyer with extensive experience advising sponsors on fund formation and guiding limited partners on private equity investments.

The ideal candidate will handle cross-border fund structures, supervise governance and regulatory compliance, and collaborate on private equity transactions, M&A, and joint ventures.

Qualifications

• Over six years of relevant experience.
• Experience with 1940 Act matters.
• Experience with 40 Act funds is a plus.
• Depth in energy and infrastructure-focused funds preferred.
• Experience with cross-border fund structures desirable.

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors on fund formation matters.
• Guide limited partners, including sovereign funds, on private equity investments.
• Collaborate on private equity transactions, M&A, and joint ventures.
• Handle structuring, fundraising, and investor negotiations.
• Manage governance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Collaboration

Legal document handling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Fund Formation Lawyer in Houston, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience advising sponsors on fund formation and limited partners on investments in private equity and other private investment vehicles.

Duties

• Advise sponsors on fund formation matters.
• Guide limited partners, including sovereign funds, on private equity investments.
• Collaborate on private equity transactions, M&A, and joint ventures.
• Handle structuring, fundraising, and investor negotiations.
• Manage governance and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Over six years of relevant experience.
• General experience with 1940 Act matters.
• Experience with '40 Act funds is a plus.
• Depth in energy and infrastructure-focused funds preferred.
• Experience with cross-border fund structures desired.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in good standing.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.