Corporate Associate Private Equity

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Job Overview:
A nationally recognized law firm with a strong East Coast presence is seeking a Corporate Associate with 3–5 years of experience in investment management and corporate transactional work. This opportunity is ideal for a legal professional looking to grow within a dynamic Private Equity & Finance practice group. The role includes advising investment managers, institutional investors, and family offices, and participating in sophisticated transactional and regulatory matters. The firm supports flexible work arrangements and provides a well-defined path for professional advancement.

Location:

• Hartford, CT

Duties:

• Provide counsel on investment management regulatory matters

• Advise on formation and structuring of open- and closed-end private investment funds

• Represent institutional investors and family offices in private equity and venture capital transactions

• Draft and negotiate key legal documents, including:

  • Investment management and sub-advisory agreements

  • Private placement memoranda (PPMs)

  • Limited liability company (LLC) operating agreements

  • Limited partnership agreements

  • Subscription agreements

  • Side letters

• Review and advise on investment manager marketing materials

• Support mergers and acquisitions, strategic joint ventures, and general corporate matters

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment management and private fund formation

• Demonstrated expertise in transactional and regulatory legal work

• Strong communication and client service skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Bar admission in good standing in the state of intended practice

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting sophisticated investment and fund-related legal documents

• In-depth understanding of investment adviser compliance obligations

• Experience with private equity, venture capital, and joint venture transactions

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

• Familiarity with advising institutional investors and family offices preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid work schedule (two remote days per week)

• High-caliber legal work across a broad client base

• Mentorship and professional development opportunities

• Realistic advancement track, including a path to partnership

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306