What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Management – Private Funds Midlevel Associate position at Direct Counsel?
Direct Counsel is working with a top-tier international law firm to place a midlevel associate with 3–5 years of experience into its Investment Management practice in Boston. The ideal candidate will have prior large law firm experience and a strong background in private investment fund work.
The successful candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
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Forming private investment funds, including hedge funds, venture capital funds, and private equity funds
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Structuring and drafting documentation for upper-tier management entities and bonus or carry plans
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Advising on secondary transactions, including GP-led restructurings
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Assisting institutional investors with private fund investments and co-investments
Familiarity with private fund structures, as well as the laws and regulations governing private funds and their managers, is essential.
Requirements:
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3–5 years of investment management experience at a large law firm
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Deep knowledge of private funds and relevant regulatory frameworks
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Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar
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This role is based in the firm’s Boston office
