Fund Formation Associate

A top-tier international law firm is hiring a mid-level associate (3–6 years) to join its Private Equity Fund Formation team in New York.

You'll work on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters—advising on high-value, cross-border funds alongside a globally recognized AmLaw20 group.

Compensation: $260,000–$390,000 base salary, plus discretionary bonus, in line with the Cravath scale and commensurate with class year.

What You’ll Do:Advise on private equity fund structures and investor negotiationsDraft/negotiation of fund documents and side lettersCoordinate with global tax, regulatory, and finance teams What We’re Looking For/ Qualifications:3–6 years of experience in private equity fund formation at a top-tier law firmAdmitted to the New York BarExcellent drafting, analytical, and communication skillsTeam-oriented with commercial judgmentComfortable managing complex matters and working directly with sophisticated clients Why Apply:Top-of-market compensationHigh-end clients & global dealsSupportive and collaborative teamCareer growth in a top-ranked practice Benefits:Market-leading salary & bonusHybrid work flexibilityFull health coverage & 401(k)Technology reimbursement for home office setupGenerous PTO and vacation policyPaid parental leave and gender-neutral caregiver benefitsProfessional development stipend and CLE supportWellness ProgrammesRobust mentoring programs and leadership development tracks How to Apply: Apply directly with your resume and copy of your JD Transcript to be considered.

All applications are confidential and reviewed with discretion.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.