Lateral Link · 1 month ago
Investment Funds Associate Attorney
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expLateral Link is a premier AmLaw firm building out its Investment Funds practice in Los Angeles. The role involves structuring private equity funds, negotiating limited partnership agreements, and advising GPs on fund strategy, with an emphasis on direct client interaction and business development.
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Hiring Manager
Steven Rushing
Responsibilities
Work as the partner's right hand on all investment funds matters—you'll be the lieutenant, not one of ten associates
Structure and execute fund formations for private equity, hedge funds, private credit, real estate, and hybrid funds
Draft and negotiate limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters
Work directly with fund sponsors and institutional investors on complex alternative investment strategies
Handle retail alternative funds including BDCs, interval funds, and closed-end funds
Get direct client contact from day one —pitch meetings, strategy calls, and business development opportunities
Help shape and build the LA practice with a partner who values your input and wants you to grow alongside the team
Collaborate with investment funds partners across NYC, Charlotte, and Atlanta offices on national matters
Build your own book of business in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
Qualification
Required
3-6 years of investment funds experience (fund formation and investment management background required)
Proven experience with private equity, hedge funds, credit funds, or other alternative investment vehicles
Strong drafting skills (you've negotiated LPAs and fund documents, not just reviewed them)
Entrepreneurial mindset and business development acumen
Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort with direct client interaction
Stability and commitment —they're building something long-term and want someone who can put down roots
California bar admission required
Strong academic credentials
Benefits
Top-of-market LA BigLaw pay + bonus
Possible immediate signing bonus (not guaranteed, but on the table)
Real Growth Opportunity: Be part of building a practice from the ground up—this is YOUR chance to shape how things develop
Direct Partner Access: Work closely with an invested, easygoing partner who will mentor you and give you real responsibility
Reasonable Hours: 2000 billable target (150 pro bono + 50 DEI/bus dev can count toward that)
National Platform: Collaborate with top investment funds partners across multiple offices
Business Development: Real opportunities to pitch, develop relationships, and build your own practice
Company
Lateral Link
Lateral Link is a legal recruitment firm that specializes in rendering elite attorney placements services within the region.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Allen
Chief Executive Officer
Ata Farhadi
Principal; Leader, Law Firm Intelligence, Partner Practice Group
Recent News
2023-09-19
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