Investment Funds Associate Attorney — Private Equity Fund Formation

Job overview

The Investment Funds Associate Attorney — Private Equity Fund Formation role is onsite in New York, NY, with a salary range of $310,000–$420,000 per year. The role supports a sponsor-side private equity fund formation practice through Direct Counsel. The attorney advises private equity sponsors on fund formation, structuring, governance, and operations. The work includes drafting and negotiating documents, addressing regulatory and compliance considerations, and collaborating with clients and attorneys across practice groups to support fund matters from formation through ongoing operations.

What you'll do

• Advise private equity sponsors on fund formation, structuring, and operations
• assist with fund governance, transactions, documentation, negotiations, and regulatory considerations
• counsel sponsors on fundraising, investor relations, and ongoing matters
• work directly with clients
• collaborate with tax, regulatory, private equity, and corporate attorneys.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

investment funds associate attorney

private equity fund formation

new york ny

direct counsel

fund structuring

fund governance

sponsor-side

fund documentation

regulatory compliance

client counseling

$310k–$420k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Discretionary performance-based bonus opportunities
• healthcare and retirement benefits
• FSA
• paid vacation and sick time
• parental leave
• basic life insurance
• mentorship, training, and professional development.

Why this role

The posting seeks candidates with a J.D. and law school class years 2018–2021.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.