Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Recruiter

Providence, RI

Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

No

Job Overview:
A prestigious law firm with a national presence is seeking a highly qualified Corporate Associate with 3–5 years of experience in investment management and private fund formation. This position is ideal for a legal professional eager to join a dynamic private equity and finance team. The successful candidate will contribute to high-level corporate transactions, regulatory compliance matters, and the structuring of sophisticated investment vehicles. This role provides the opportunity to work with a broad client base, including institutional investors, family offices, and investment managers, across a variety of jurisdictions.

Location:

• Providence, RI

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on investment management and private fund formation matters

• Advise clients on investment adviser regulatory obligations

• Draft and review complex fund-related and corporate transactional documents

• Negotiate and document private equity and venture capital financings

• Represent family offices and institutional investors in strategic transactions

• Handle general corporate matters and M&A transactions

• Support clients with sub-advisory agreements, side letters, and marketing materials

• Collaborate across teams to deliver tailored legal solutions

Requirements:

• 3–5 years of relevant legal experience in investment management and private funds

• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactional and regulatory work

• Strong client service and interpersonal skills

• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach

• Effective independent and team-based work ethic

• Licensed and in good standing with the bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Education:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active Bar Admission in good standing in the state where the candidate intends to practice

Skills:

• Expertise in preparing documents such as:

  • Private placement memoranda (PPMs)

  • Limited partnership agreements

  • LLC operating agreements

  • Subscription agreements

  • Investment and sub-advisory agreements

• Strong legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage client relationships effectively

• Experience with regulatory compliance for investment advisers preferred

• Familiarity with family office structures and institutional investment practices a plus

Benefits:

• Hybrid work flexibility (2 remote days per week)

• Professional development and career advancement support

• Path to partnership opportunities

• Collaborative and supportive work culture

• Exposure to sophisticated legal matters and leading practitioners