Fund Formation Associate Attorney

Fund Formation Associate Attorney - Palo Alto or San Francisco. Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation Associate to join a highly respected Am Law firm in either Palo Alto or San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level associate to join a premier investment funds practice representing sophisticated sponsors, investors, and fund managers in complex private investment fund matters. Requirements • 2-4 years of experience advising clients on private investment fund formation and related sponsor-side transactions. • Experience working on fund formation matters from inception through closing, as well as exposure to sponsor-level and secondary transactions. • 2-4 years of private investment fund formation experience at a national or international law firm. • Experience representing sponsors and investors in private investment funds. • Experience handling fund formation transactions and sponsor-level matters involving general partner and management company entities. • Exposure to secondary transactions involving limited partner and/or portfolio company interests. • Strong drafting, organizational, and analytical skills. • Excellent academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school. Benefits • bonus opportunities • health and wellness benefits • generous parental leave • fertility benefits • retirement plans • additional attorney benefits Originally posted on Himalayas