Corporate Associate Private Equity

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Job Overview:
On behalf of a leading East Coast law firm, applications are invited for the role of Corporate Associate within the Private Equity & Finance practice group. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment management and private fund formation. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic legal team involved in complex transactions and regulatory advisory for prominent clients, including family offices and institutional investors. The position offers flexibility in location and includes a hybrid work model.

Location:

• Stamford, CT

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate investment management and fund formation documents

• Advise clients on investment adviser regulatory matters and compliance obligations

• Represent institutional investors and family offices in transactional matters

• Structure and document strategic joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital financings

• Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and general corporate transactions

• Prepare and review:

  • Investment management agreements

  • Sub-advisory agreements

  • Private placement memoranda (PPMs)

  • LLC operating agreements and partnership agreements

  • Subscription agreements and side letters

  • Fund marketing materials

• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on multi-jurisdictional matters

Requirements:

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

• Proven ability to draft complex transactional documents

• Strong client service and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-focused environment

• Effective independent problem-solving and project management skills

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

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar license in relevant U.S. jurisdiction

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing capabilities

• In-depth understanding of investment regulatory frameworks

• Precision and attention to detail in drafting legal documentation

• Ability to advise on fund structures and compliance strategy

• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

• Strategic and analytical thinking in transactional contexts

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work environment

• Supportive and collaborative professional culture

• Opportunities for mentorship and ongoing legal training

• Clear advancement track with potential path to partnership

• Exposure to high-level, cross-disciplinary legal matters

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