Fund Formation Associate Attorney

Fund Formation Associate Attorney – Palo Alto or San Francisco. Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation Associate to join a highly respected Am Law firm in either Palo Alto or San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level associate to join a premier investment funds practice representing sophisticated sponsors, investors, and fund managers in complex private investment fund matters.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience advising clients on private investment fund formation and related sponsor-side transactions.
• Experience working on fund formation matters from inception through closing, as well as exposure to sponsor-level and secondary transactions.
• 2–4 years of private investment fund formation experience at a national or international law firm.
• Experience representing sponsors and investors in private investment funds.
• Experience handling fund formation transactions and sponsor-level matters involving general partner and management company entities.
• Exposure to secondary transactions involving limited partner and/or portfolio company interests.
• Strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.

Benefits

• bonus opportunities
• health and wellness benefits
• generous parental leave
• fertility benefits
• retirement plans
• additional attorney benefits

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