Fund Formation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Charlottesville, VA, is seeking a Fund Formation Associate Attorney to be involved in all aspects of the formation, structuring, capital raising, compliance, and ongoing management of alternative investment funds across various strategies.

Duties:

• Participate in all aspects of fund formation, including structuring, capital raising, compliance, and ongoing management.
• Work on related capital raising transactions, such as programmatic joint ventures and structuring equity investment processes for one-off investment transactions.
• Draft and review limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements in the private investment fund context.
• Review 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.
• Handle Advisers' Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues applicable to fund managers.
• Draft and negotiate substantive transaction documents and commercial agreements.
• Interact with and advise legal and business stakeholders from inception through closing.

Requirements:

• 2-6 years of large law firm experience representing private fund sponsors and institutional investors.
• Solid understanding of market fund terms and common issues negotiated in the fund offering process.
• Strong academic record with excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with clients and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education & Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents, particularly limited partnership agreements and LLC agreements.
• Familiarity with securities laws governing private placements, including Regulation D.
• Knowledge of the Advisers' Act and related exemption, registration, and compliance issues.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

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