Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate Attorney, Miami

Job Description

Job Description

Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate Attorney Preferred Locations:

Charlotte, Chicago, or New York Additional Locations Considered:

Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC Compensation:

$310,000– $390,000 base salary (commensurate with experience) Direct Counsel is seeking an

Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate

to join a

top-tier, national law firm

with a premier private equity and investment management practice. The ideal candidate will have

4–6 years of significant experience

advising private equity sponsors and institutional investors on fund formation and related matters, preferably gained at a large law firm or, in limited circumstances, in an in-house setting. Key Responsibilities Include: Assisting private equity fund sponsors with fund formation matters, including drafting and negotiating:Private placement memoranda

Limited partnership agreements

Side letters and related ancillary agreements

Reviewing fund documentation on behalf of institutional investors and negotiating fund terms

Structuring and drafting governing documents for private equity fund management companies and general partners

Advising on regulatory matters applicable to private investment funds

Qualifications: 4–6 years of private equity fund formation experience

Working knowledge of relevant securities laws and regulations, including the

Investment Advisers Act

Experience with

private equity secondary transactions and/or GP-led restructurings

is a plus

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills

Admission to the state bar in the office location (or eligibility for prompt admission)

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, market-leading private equity fund matters within a collaborative, national platform and a highly competitive compensation structure. The firm is an

equal opportunity employer

and encourages candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.