Job Description

Investment Funds Associate | 3–6 Years' Experience | New York

Salary: $260,000 – $390,000 + Benefits

Location: New York City

Practice Area: Investment Funds / Fund Formation

The Opportunity

LJW Solutions is delighted to be working with a prestigious, internationally recognised Am Law firm that is looking to appoint talented Investment Funds Associates to its rapidly expanding New York team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious attorneys with experience in investment management and fund formation to join a highly regarded, multidisciplinary practice advising some of the most sophisticated investment managers and alternative investment funds in the market.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team offering excellent career progression, direct client exposure and the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of a strategically important practice area.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising investment managers, sponsors and institutional clients on the formation, structuring and operation of investment funds.
• Working across a broad range of alternative investment vehicles, including private equity funds, hedge funds, private credit funds, real estate funds and hybrid investment structures.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund formation documents and associated investment management agreements.
• Advising on regulatory, operational and transactional matters relating to investment funds.
• Supporting clients throughout the fund lifecycle, from initial structuring and fundraising through to ongoing operations.
• Gaining exposure to retail alternative investment vehicles, including business development companies (BDCs), interval funds and closed-end funds.
• Working directly with clients and senior attorneys on sophisticated domestic and international investment fund matters.
• Contributing to business development initiatives and the continued expansion of the Investment Funds practice.

Candidate Requirements

• 3–6 years of relevant experience within investment funds, investment management or fund formation.
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm or recognised investment funds practice.
• Strong knowledge of alternative investment fund structures and associated legal documentation.
• Experience advising on private equity, hedge funds, private credit or real estate funds would be particularly advantageous.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate directly with sophisticated clients.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in developing long-term client relationships.
• Eligibility to practise law in New York.

What's on Offer?

• Highly competitive salary of $260,000 – $390,000 , dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join a prestigious international law firm with an established reputation in the investment funds market.
• Exposure to sophisticated fund formation and investment management matters.
• Direct client contact and meaningful responsibility from an early stage.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to the expansion of a rapidly growing Investment Funds practice.

Interested?

If you're an Investment Funds Associate considering your next career move in New York, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

For further information or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Liam Bolton at LJW Solutions or apply directly with your updated resume.

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