Strategic Legal Due Diligence Associate (Hedge/PE/VC)

Cambridge Associates; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment firm headquartered in Boston, seeks a Legal Due Diligence Associate to review legal documents and contribute to the investment manager due diligence process. You will work in a team to assess fund structures, prepare risk summaries, and support negotiations and manager meetings.

Requirements include 2–5 years in securities, a JD or advanced degree, and strong written/oral communication.

Qualifications

• Legal and investment industry experience required. JD preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant work experience within securities (hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity or venture capital) OR law firm paralegal.
• 1-3 years of experience with an advanced degree.
• Knowledge of investment vehicle structures and fund operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Analytical skills with skepticism and curiosity.
• Highly organized with data integrity and timeliness.
• Interpersonal skills and client-facing confidence.
• Ability to work independently and in a team under time pressure.
• Willingness to operate in a hybrid work environment.
• US work eligibility without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Review hedge fund, private equity and VC managers' legal documents and term sheets.
• Prepare summaries of fund terms and risks and outline key provisions.
• Coordinate with due diligence research teams on business risk and operational reviews.
• Contribute to due diligence reports and negotiate terms with managers.
• Participate in manager meetings as appropriate.
• Contribute to initial manager assessment and synthesize data for internal/external use.
• Prepare white papers and spreadsheets for research and marketing.

Skills

Legal experience

Investment knowledge

JD preferred

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Hybrid work

US work eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or advanced degree

Job description

Cambridge Associates, a leading global investment firm headquartered in Boston, seeks a Legal Due Diligence Associate to review legal documents and contribute to the investment manager due diligence process. You will work in a team to assess fund structures, prepare risk summaries, and support negotiations and manager meetings.

Requirements include 2–5 years in securities, a JD or advanced degree, and strong written/oral communication.