Fund Formation Attorney (2nd–7th Year)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Fund Formation Attorney with 2–7 years of experience to join its nationally recognized Corporate practice. This role focuses on advising sponsors and investors on the formation and operation of private investment funds, including sponsor-level transactions and secondary transactions involving limited partner and portfolio company interests.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in private investment fund formation, excellent transactional skills, and experience working in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent sponsors and investors in the formation of private investment funds

• Advise clients on:

  • Private investment fund formation

  • Sponsor-level transactions

  • General partner and management company matters

  • Secondary transactions involving limited partner and portfolio company interests

• Draft, review, and negotiate fund formation and related transactional documents

• Provide strategic legal advice on fund structuring, governance, and corporate matters

• Manage multiple sophisticated transactions while maintaining exceptional client service

• Collaborate with attorneys across corporate and related practice groups on complex client matters

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree

• 2–7 years of private investment fund formation experience

• Experience representing:

  • Private fund sponsors

  • Institutional and other investors

• Experience with:

  • Private investment fund formation transactions

  • Sponsor-level transactions involving general partner and management company entities

  • Secondary transactions involving limited partner and/or portfolio company interests

• Experience working in the corporate department of a national or international law firm

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising on a variety of private investment fund structures

• Strong client relationship management skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated fund formation matters

• Experience working on complex corporate and investment fund transactions

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced investment funds attorney with a strong transactional background

• Skilled at advising both sponsors and investors on sophisticated fund formation matters

• Excellent drafter and negotiator with strong attention to detail

• Business-minded and client-focused with exceptional organizational skills

• Collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate practice