Associate – Corporate (Fund Formation)

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Associate – Corporate (Fund Formation) – New York
Experience: 3-4 years of fund formation experience at a law firm
Salary Information: Expected pay range for associates:
- 2024/2023 Class Compensation Years: $225,000
- 2022 Class Compensation Years: $235,000
- 2021 Class Compensation Years: $260,000
- 2020 Class Compensation Years: $310,000
- 2019 Class Compensation Years: $365,000
- 2018 Class Compensation Years: $390,000
- 2017 Class Compensation Years: $420,000
- 2016 and more senior class compensation years: $435,000
Department: Corporate Advisory/Fund Formation
Location: New York
Firm: McDermott Will & Emery



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Bullet Points:
- McDermott Will & Emery is a leading global law firm with over 1,400 lawyers and 1,200 business professionals.
- Recognized as a top workplace by The American Lawyer, Working Mother Magazine, Vault, and the Human Rights Campaign.
- Culture of warmth and authenticity that encourages individuals to be themselves.
- Emphasis on diversity and inclusion, welcoming unique viewpoints and ideas.
- Benefits program that supports physical, emotional, mental, and financial health, including billable hours for wellness.
- Generous compensation packages that recognize hard work and excellence.
- Corporate Advisory/Fund Formation practice seeking a 2nd – 4th year associate in New York office.
- Exciting opportunity to work with private equity sponsors and investors in structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds.
- Responsibilities include handling legal, regulatory, and compliance matters for fund sponsors.
- Candidates must have 3-4 years of fund formation experience at a law firm.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required for partner and client interaction.
- Professionalism and ability to work with high priority clients and investors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively in team settings.
- . or . from an ABA accredited law school and admitted to the New York bar.

Apply Now:
- All applications must be submitted online through the firm's web apply portal.
- For questions, contact Renee Richford, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at .

Salary Information:
- Expected pay range for associates based on compensation years.
- Highest compensation for 2016 and more senior class years at $435,000.
- Opportunity for growth and higher compensation with each class year.
- 2019 class compensation at $365,000, 2020 class at $310,000, and 2021 class at $260,000.
- Competitive salaries and benefits to support employees at every stage of their life and career.

Join McDermott Will & Emery:
- A culture of belonging that values individuality and champions diversity.
- Competitive compensation, top benefits, and award-winning professional development programs.
- Industry-leading wellness initiatives to support overall well-being.
- Live a life you love both in and outside of the office.
- Accelerate your career with a leading global law firm in New York.

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Competitive compensation, top benefits, professional development programs, wellness initiatives

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Fund formation, private equity, legal, regulatory, compliance, written/verbal communication, professionalism, prioritization, organization, attention to detail

J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA accredited law school

Apply online through web portal or email Renee Richford, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager at .

Qualification and Experience J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA accredited law school, admitted to the New York bar

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