Hedge Fund Formation Associate Attorney

Hedge Fund Formation Associate – 2+ Years Experience

Location: New York City (In-Office Role)

An elite corporate law practice is seeking an experienced associate to join its market-leading Hedge Fund Formation team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside top-tier attorneys on complex fund launches for both institutional and emerging managers, while gaining unmatched exposure to cutting-edge structures and sophisticated clients.

What You’ll Do

As part of this high-impact team, you'll advise clients on the formation, structuring, and launch of hedge funds across a range of strategies and asset classes. You’ll draft and negotiate key fund documents including:

Private Placement Memoranda

Limited Partnership Agreements

Investment Management Agreements

Subscription Documents, Side Letters, and SMA Agreements

Senior associates will also lead negotiations and advise on investor-side matters, while those with experience in seed deals, hybrid funds, or closed-end funds will find room to leverage and expand that knowledge.

Who You Are

You bring at least two years of dedicated hedge fund formation experience

You’ve drafted core fund documents and understand the U.S. regulatory framework that governs hedge funds

You thrive in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with collaborative teams and sophisticated clients

You’re proactive, precise, and growth-oriented, looking for mentorship, visibility, and increasing responsibility

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

Why This Opportunity?

You’ll join one of the most respected hedge fund formation teams in the country, working on launches that set industry standards. The practice is dynamic and expanding, with deep institutional knowledge and a strong pipeline of complex client work. This is a long-term career opportunity for an associate ready to take the next step.

Details

This is an in-office position based in New York City

Base salary starts at $235,000, with competitive benefits and performance-based bonuses