Private Funds Associate - Elite US Law Firm

An Elite US Law firm is seeking a driven and commercially minded Private Funds Associate to join their market-leading team, known for its work on the establishment and operation of a wide variety of private investment funds and high-profile fundraisings across private equity, growth, venture capital, energy, infrastructure, real estate, credit, and secondaries.

The role also includes advising on bespoke managed account arrangements, executive incentive structures, carried interest, and co-investment programs.

About the Team

With attorneys across North America, Europe, and Asia, the team offers a fully integrated, global service across the fund lifecycle. Clients include:

• Leading global alternative asset managers and financial institutions
• Independent boutiques and first-time fund sponsors
• A wide range of institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, family offices, pension funds, and corporates

The team provides full-service support in areas such as:

• Private fund formation and structuring
• Liquidity solutions and secondaries
• Investment management and regulatory counsel
• Strategic general partner (GP) advisory

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on all aspects of fund formation, including structure, governance, investor terms, and regulatory considerations
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of fund documentation (e.g. limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, side letters, management agreements)
• Work on co-investment and carried interest arrangements, including bespoke incentive schemes
• Liaise with tax, regulatory, and transactional teams across jurisdictions
• Take responsibility for client-facing workstreams and support senior lawyers on large-scale, multi-billion-dollar fundraisings

What they're looking for:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or common law jurisdiction)
• 2–6 years’ post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house in private funds or investment management
• Strong technical understanding of private fund structures and key regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, SEC, CFTC)
• Exceptional drafting skills and commercial judgement
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership
• Interest in developing a long-term career in a fast-paced, international private funds practice

If interested in discussing this role, or a broader discussion around the market, please apply or email me at [email protected] for more details.