Fund Formation Associate

2-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join McGuireWoods as a Fund Formation Associate in Charlottesville
H2: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Associates

At McGuireWoods, we are looking for a talented Associate with 2-6 years of experience in private fund formation to join our Corporate and Private Equity Department in Charlottesville. As a top-ranked corporate law firm, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where you can grow your skills and make a real impact on our clients' success.

Job Title: Fund Formation Associate
Job ID: 2980
Department: Corporate and Private Equity
Location: Charlottesville
Open Date: February 22, 2024

About the Firm:

Founded in 1834, McGuireWoods is a leading international law firm with a strong focus on corporate and private equity transactions. Our Corporate and Private Equity Department consists of over 70 attorneys who specialize in various types of private equity transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, rollups, and minority and junior capital investments. We are proud to have been consistently ranked among the top corporate law firms in benchmarking league tables published by Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and Refinitiv.

Job Description:

As a Fund Formation Associate, you will be responsible for all aspects of the formation, structuring, capital raising, compliance, and ongoing management of alternative investment funds. You will work closely with our team to represent general partners and major limited partners in forming private equity, venture capital, mezzanine, and real estate funds. You will also have the opportunity to work on related capital raising transactions, such as programmatic joint ventures and structuring and managing equity investments for independent sponsors.

Job Requirements:

To be qualified for this position, you should have 2-6 years of experience in a large law firm representing private fund sponsors and institutional investors. You should also have a solid understanding of market fund terms and experience in reviewing and identifying issues in fund documents on behalf of institutional investors. Other qualifications include:

- Primary drafting experience for limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements in the private investment fund context.
- Experience preparing offering documents, including PPMs, and solid knowledge of Regulation D and other securities laws governing private placements.
- A strong understanding of the Advisers' Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues applicable to fund managers.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently with clients and colleagues.
- Strong academic record and excellent writing and oral communication skills.

Location:

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, . We welcome applications from talented individuals across the country who are interested in joining our team and contributing to our success.

How to Apply:

If you are a California resident, please be advised that you have special rights with respect to personal information. For more information, please refer to our statement which describes your rights and personal information the firm collects. If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the McGuireWoods Search Firm Portal. If you do not have access to the portal, please reach out to the Attorney Recruiting Manager listed above for registration access. Please note that any unsolicited submissions by search firms will not be accepted.

Join our team at McGuireWoods and be a part of a dynamic and highly respected law firm with a strong focus on corporate and private equity transactions. Apply now and take your career to the next level!

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Drafting, Negotiation, Legal Advising, Compliance

Law Degree

Interested candidates can submit their materials through the McGuireWoods Search Firm Portal or reach out to the Attorney Recruiting Manager for registration access.

Qualification and Experience Law Degree

Legal