Fund Formation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Dallas, TX is seeking a Fund Formation Associate Attorney to play a pivotal role in the formation, structuring, compliance, and ongoing management of alternative investment funds. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of experience in large law firms, specializing in private fund sponsor representation and institutional investor advisement.

Duties:

• Participate in all aspects of alternative investment fund formation, including structuring, capital raising, compliance, and ongoing management across various strategies such as private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.
• Work on related capital raising transactions, including programmatic joint ventures and managing equity investment processes for one-off investment transactions.
• Draft limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements for private investment funds.
• Review and analyze fund documents on behalf of institutional investors, identifying key issues and nuances.
• Prepare offering documents, including Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), ensuring compliance with Regulation D and other relevant securities laws.
• Provide counsel on the Advisers’ Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues pertinent to fund managers.
• Interact with legal and business professionals throughout the fund formation process, from inception to closing.
• Draft and negotiate substantive transaction documents and commercial agreements independently.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of experience in a large law firm, specializing in private fund sponsor representation and institutional investor advisement.
• Solid understanding of market fund terms and the negotiation process in fund offerings.
• Strong academic record with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously with clients and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Texas or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements.
• Thorough understanding of securities laws governing private placements, particularly Regulation D.
• Familiarity with the Advisers’ Act and related compliance issues for fund managers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for effective communication with legal and business professionals.
• Ability to analyze complex legal documents and identify key issues.
• Proficiency in negotiation and drafting of transaction documents and commercial agreements.

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