Investment Management Associate Attorney
About The Position
This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate attorney interested in sophisticated investment management, private funds, fund formation, and regulatory matters involving private fund sponsors, investment advisers, institutional investors, and other financial services clients. The role offers exposure to private equity, credit, hedge, real estate, and other alternative investment strategies, with a blend of fund formation, transactional, and regulatory work. The position provides meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and collaboration with complementary corporate, private equity, finance, tax, and securities practices, serving as an excellent platform for developing a highly marketable investment management practice.
Requirements
- 2–6 years of investment management, private funds, fund formation, or related corporate experience
- Experience with the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds
- Experience working with private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, real estate funds, venture capital funds, or other alternative investment vehicles
- Experience representing fund sponsors, investment advisers, institutional investors, and other investment management clients
- Experience drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters, and related fund documentation
- Experience advising clients on investment adviser, securities, and private fund regulatory matters
- Experience assisting with fund launches, investor negotiations, ongoing fund operations, and regulatory compliance
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters and transactions
- Excellent client service and communication skills
- Strong academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Texas bar admission required or ability to become admitted
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, and related securities regulations is a plus
Responsibilities
- Formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds
- Representing fund sponsors, investment advisers, institutional investors, and other investment management clients
- Drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters, and related fund documentation
- Advising clients on investment adviser, securities, and private fund regulatory matters
- Assisting with fund launches, investor negotiations, ongoing fund operations, and regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Compensation $225,000 – $390,000+
- Hybrid flexibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
