Fund Formation Associate

2-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Fund Formation Associate - Law Firm in Richmond

Job ID: 2984
Position: Associate (Lateral)
Location: Richmond
Department: Corporate and Private Equity
Open Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Job Function: Legal
Job Description:

McGuireWoods, a top-ranked corporate law firm, is seeking an experienced Associate for their Corporate and Private Equity Department in their Richmond office. This is a great opportunity for a qualified candidate with 2-6 years of large law firm experience in private fund formation.

The Corporate and Private Equity Department at McGuireWoods consists of over 70 attorneys who specialize in various private equity transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, independent sponsor transactions, rollups, minority and junior capital investments, and more. The team also works with general partners and major limited partners in forming private equity, venture capital, mezzanine, and real estate funds. McGuireWoods is consistently ranked among the top corporate law firms in benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and Refinitiv.

Job Requirements:

- 2-6 years of large law firm experience representing private fund sponsors and institutional investors
- In-depth knowledge of complex fund formation matters
- Experience in drafting limited partnership and limited liability company agreements in the private investment fund context
- Familiarity with market fund terms and the negotiation process for fund offerings
- Ability to review and identify issues in fund documents on behalf of institutional investors
- Experience in preparing offering documents, including PPMs, and solid understanding of Regulation D and other securities laws governing private placements
- Strong understanding of the Advisers’ Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues for fund managers
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients and colleagues from start to finish
- Strong academic record, exceptional writing and oral communication skills

This is a national search, with a focus on the following markets: New York, Baltimore, Charlotte, Charlottesville, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Richmond, Dallas, Los Angeles - Century City, and Washington, .

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Salary and Experience Information:

- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
- Experience: 2-6 years of large law firm experience in private fund formation

Job Title:

Fund Formation Associate - Law Firm in Richmond

H1: Join McGuireWoods as a Fund Formation Associate in Richmond
H2: Experienced Associate for Corporate and Private Equity Department

Key Responsibilities:

- Draft limited partnership and limited liability company agreements for private investment funds
- Negotiate fund terms and work with institutional investors to identify and address any issues in fund documents
- Prepare offering documents, including PPMs, and have a strong understanding of securities laws governing private placements
- Work with fund managers on compliance with the Advisers’ Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues
- Interact with and advise legal and business professionals throughout the fund formation process
- Conduct a national search for potential candidates in markets such as New York, Baltimore, Charlotte, and more

Requirements:

- 2-6 years of experience in a large law firm representing private fund sponsors and institutional investors
- Familiarity with complex fund formation matters and market fund terms
- Strong drafting skills for limited partnership and limited liability company agreements
- Ability to review and identify issues in fund documents on behalf of institutional investors
- Knowledge of securities laws, particularly Regulation D and the Advisers’ Act
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with clients and colleagues from start to finish
- Strong academic record and exceptional writing and oral communication skills

Location:

- Richmond, with a national search focus on markets such as New York, Baltimore, Charlotte, and more.

Department:

Corporate and Private Equity Department at McGuireWoods

Job Function:

Legal - Fund Formation and Private Equity Transactions

Open Date:

Thursday, February 22, 2024

About McGuireWoods:

- Top-ranked corporate law firm with over 70 attorneys in the Corporate and Private Equity Department
- Specializes in various private equity transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, independent sponsor transactions, rollups, and more
- Consistently ranks among the top corporate law firms in benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and Refinitiv
- Focuses on representing general partners and major limited partners in forming private equity, venture capital, mezzanine, and real estate funds

Join the team at McGuireWoods as a Fund Formation Associate and be a part of one of the top corporate law firms in the country. Apply now and take the next step in your legal career.

Not mentioned.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Paid Time Off, Professional Development Opportunities.

English.

Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Advisory, Communication, Compliance, Fund Management, Market Analysis, Due Diligence, Risk Assessment, Client Management, Project Management.

JD from an accredited law school.

Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, and any additional materials through the McGuireWoods Search Firm Portal or directly to the Attorney Recruiting Manager listed above.

Qualification and Experience JD from an accredited law school, Admission to State Bar Association, 2-6 years of experience in a large law firm.

Legal