Investment Funds Associate - Secondaries

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Job Overview

A leading international law firm is actively seeking a talented Investment Funds Associate to join its Chambers-ranked Secondaries team in New York. This associate will play a key role in high-profile, cutting-edge transactions involving continuation funds, LP-led secondaries, fund formations, and other secondary market structures. The position offers significant responsibility and the chance to work alongside seasoned partners on complex fund-related transactions in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Location

• New York, NY

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on a variety of secondary investment transactions, including:

  • GP-led continuation funds

  • LP portfolio sales

  • Secondary fund formations

  • Structured secondary solutions

• Draft and negotiate fund documentation and related transactional agreements

• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to manage transaction execution

• Conduct legal research and support due diligence processes

• Stay current with market trends and developments in the private equity and secondaries landscape

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law in a related area

• Prior work with private equity fund structures or secondaries strongly preferred

• Experience managing complex transactional matters under tight deadlines

• General corporate experience a plus

Education

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

• Strong academic credentials required

Certifications

• Admission to the New York Bar (or eligibility to waive in)

Skills

• Proficiency in private equity and fund transaction structuring

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Full benefits package including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Retirement plan options

  • Paid time off and parental leave

  • Wellness resources and professional development support

• Access to high-caliber clients and cutting-edge transactional work

• Supportive and inclusive firm 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