Sovereign Wealth Associate

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Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 260,000 - 390,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A prestigious law firm is looking for a Sovereign Wealth Associate for their offices in New York or Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate requires a Juris Doctorate and must be licensed in New York or Washington, D.C., with over 3 years of experience focusing on investment funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds. Responsibilities include managing international investment transactions, advising clients on compliance, and drafting legal agreements. The salary range for this position is $260,000 – $390,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in either New York or Washington, D.C.
  • 3+ years of experience in investment funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds.
  • Strong experience with complex international investment transactions.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Work on complex international investment transactions, including those involving investment funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements and related legal documents.
  • Advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters related to sovereign wealth and private equity investments.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys and manage aspects of investment transactions.
  • Conduct in‑depth legal research and provide strategic advice to clients on international investment matters.

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Position

Sovereign Wealth Associate

Location

New York, NY or Washington, D.C.

Experience

3+ years

Job Description

We are representing a prestigious law firm seeking a Sovereign Wealth Associate to join their team in either the New York or Washington, D.C. office. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience focusing on investment funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds, with a particular emphasis on complex international investment transactions. This is an in‑person position, and all employees are required to comply with the firm’s employment policies.

Responsibilities
  • Work on complex international investment transactions, including those involving investment funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements and related legal documents.
  • Advise clients on regulatory and compliance matters related to sovereign wealth and private equity investments.
  • Collaborate with senior attorneys and manage aspects of investment transactions.
  • Conduct in‑depth legal research and provide strategic advice to clients on international investment matters.
Qualifications
  • Juris Doctorate (JD) required.
  • Must be licensed to practice law in either New York or Washington, D.C.
  • 3+ years of experience in investment funds, private equity, and sovereign wealth funds.
  • Strong experience with complex international investment transactions.
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and negotiation skills.
Compensation & Benefits

The base salary range for this position in New York City is $260,000 – $390,000, with potential variations based on experience, education, and other factors. Additional benefits and rewards information can be found on the firm’s benefits page.

How To Apply

To apply, please contact Freddie at freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk with your resume and any other relevant documents.

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