Venture Fund Formation Associate — Sponsor-Side

Advocates Legal Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly wellness reimbursement

24/7 behavioral health support

Family-building benefits (IVF, etc.)

Commuter benefits

Firm-paid CLE, bar review fees, and D/

Job summary

Advocates Legal Recruiting supports a premier AmLaw 100 client in New York seeking a Fund Formation Associate (2–6 years) to advise venture capital and growth sponsors through the full fund lifecycle. The role sits close to market activity with cross-border exposure and high-caliber counterparties.

The ideal candidate will bring 2–6 years of fund formation experience, top-tier training, and strong drafting, with a track record of handling workstreams with minimal supervision and excellent

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of fund formation experience with sponsors (venture, growth, private equity, or adjacent strategies).
• Training from a national or international law firm.
• Strong drafting, client judgment, and the ability to run workstreams without hand-holding.
• Superior academics and polished communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Sponsor-side structuring, formation, and ongoing operation of investment funds.
• Fund documentation, negotiations with LPs, and day-to-day fund counseling through launch and beyond.
• Exposure to a steady pipeline of institutional-quality fundraises across venture and growth strategies.
• Experience with fund investment activities is a plus.

Skills

Fund formation

Drafting

Client relations

Project management

Education

Law firm training

Job description

Advocates Legal Recruiting supports a premier AmLaw 100 client in New York seeking a Fund Formation Associate (2–6 years) to advise venture capital and growth sponsors through the full fund lifecycle. The role sits close to market activity with cross-border exposure and high-caliber counterparties.

The ideal candidate will bring 2–6 years of fund formation experience, top-tier training, and strong drafting, with a track record of handling workstreams with minimal supervision and excellent