Corporate Associate Attorney Private Equity / Investment Management

Job Description

Corporate Associate Attorney – Private Equity / Investment Management & Funds

Locations

Boca Raton, Boston, Greenwich, Hartford, Miami, New Haven, New Jersey, New York, Providence, Stamford, Washington, DC, West Hartford, West Palm Beach

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join the Private Equity, Investment Management, and Funds team of a sophisticated East Coast–based law firm.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a 3–6 year associate with strong investment management and private funds experience to join a growing transactional platform. The role offers exposure to sophisticated private fund formation, investment adviser regulatory matters, family office representation, institutional investor work, and strategic corporate transactions.Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of demonstrated investment management and private fund formation experience, including significant work advising investment advisers, fund sponsors, family offices, and institutional investors.

This role is ideal for an attorney with sophisticated experience in:

Open-end and closed-end private fund formation

Investment adviser regulatory compliance

Family office and institutional investor representation

Strategic joint ventures

Private equity and venture capital financings

Mergers and acquisitions

General corporate transactional matters

The firm offers a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week.Key Responsibilities

Advise on private fund formation, including open-end and closed-end structures

Counsel investment managers on regulatory compliance obligations

Draft and negotiate:

Private placement memoranda (PPMs)

Investment management agreements

Sub-advisory agreements

Limited partnership agreements

LLC operating agreements

Subscription agreements

Side letters

Marketing materials

Represent family offices and institutional investors

Support private equity and venture capital financings

Assist with strategic joint ventures

Handle M&A and general corporate transactions

Provide practical advice on evolving investment management issuesQualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school

3–6 years of investment management and private fund formation experience

Strong experience with:

Private fund formation

Investment adviser regulatory matters

Fund documentation

Investor negotiations

Family office representation

Excellent drafting, technical, and client service skills

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently

Creative problem-solving skills and strong commercial judgment

Bar admission in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction requiredCompensation

Base salary range: $185,000 – $245,000

Compensation will vary based on office location, experience, qualifications, and overall fit. This role is also eligible for a discretionary merit bonus and comprehensive benefits.Ideal Candidate

The ideal attorney will be:

Technically strong in funds and investment management work

Commercially minded and business-oriented

Comfortable advising sophisticated financial clients

A polished drafter of complex fund documents

Collaborative and team-focused

Interested in broadening into adjacent PE, M&A, and finance workWhy This Opportunity

This is an outstanding opportunity for an associate seeking to build a high-end private funds and investment management practice within a collaborative platform that also offers exposure to family offices, PE, VC, and strategic transactions. The broad office flexibility and hybrid structure make this especially attractive for laterals seeking both sophistication and long-term lifestyle sustainability.

Full-time

Hybrid remote