VC Fund Formation Associate

Orrick Herrington & Suttcliffe; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 310,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing or Senior Associate to join their Technology Companies Group. This role focuses on private fund formation and investment management, providing unique expertise in the venture capital and growth equity sectors. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of relevant experience, outstanding communication skills, and a passion for innovative work. The firm values collegiality and offers a dynamic environment with comprehensive training and mentoring programs. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401K Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Mental Well-being Benefits

Parental Leave Benefits

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in private fund formation and investment management.
• Must have excellent academic credentials and interpersonal skills.
• Bar membership required for practicing state.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund-side work for clients in the venture capital ecosystem.
• Advise sponsors on fund formation and regulatory matters.
• Work with innovative companies and investors at all stages.

Skills

Private Fund Formation

Investment Management

Venture Capital

Growth Equity Funds

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Technology Companies Group (TCG) practice is seeking a Managing or Senior Associate with 4-7 years of private fund formation experience to join our Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Seattle, New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. or Orange County offices.
Our TCG practice is top notch: we are a global team of problem-solvers, and we represent innovative companies and investors at all stages. Frankly, we see it all and we are known for innovating.

Our private investment funds team is recognized for our representation of some of the most active and innovative venture capital and growth equity fund managers and our assistance in helping those fund managers both raise and deploy capital across the innovation ecosystem. We advise sponsors of all kinds, from established, multi-billion AUM funds to emerging managers, on the full spectrum of fund formation and regulatory matters.

This candidate will be instrumental in working with and managing the fund-side work for our clients, where we offer specific and unique expertise from our position as one of the leading advisors in the emerging companies and venture capital ecosystem.

Qualifications

* 4-7 years of experience focused on private fund formation and investment management, with at least some meaningful experience representing venture capital and growth equity funds.
* Candidates must be highly motivated and possess excellent academic credentials.
* Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills.
* Exceptional writing and communication skills are necessary.
* Bar membership to the state where a candidate will be practicing is required.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact [e-mail] for agreements and login credentials.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Kristen Verrastro, Recruiting Manager at [e-mail].

Why Orrick:

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $310,000 and $420,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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