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Winston & Strawn LLP · 5 hours ago

Charlotte Office - Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Winston & Strawn LLP is looking for a Mid-Level Associate with significant experience in private equity fund formation. The role involves assisting fund sponsors, reviewing fund documentation for institutional investors, and structuring governing documents.

Law Practice

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assisting private equity fund sponsors on fund formation matters, including the preparation and negotiation of fund private placement memoranda, partnership agreements and related ancillary agreements

Reviewing fund documentation on behalf of institutional investors and the related negotiation of fund terms

Structuring and drafting governing documents pertaining to private equity fund management companies and general partners

Qualification

Private equity fund formationNegotiation of fund agreementsSecurities rules knowledgeFund documentation reviewPrivate equity secondary transactionsSoft skills

Required

4 - 6 years of significant experience in private equity fund formation and related matters

Experience (preferably at a large law firm or, in special circumstances, an in-house setting)

Reviewing fund documentation on behalf of institutional investors and the related negotiation of fund terms

Structuring and drafting governing documents pertaining to private equity fund management companies and general partners

Working knowledge of relevant securities rules and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act

All candidates must be admitted to the state bar of their office location

Preferred

Experience with private equity secondary transactions

Experience with GP-led restructurings

Company

Winston & Strawn LLP

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Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with more than 975 attorneys in key financial centers around the world.

Founded in 1853

Chicago, Illinois, US

1001-5000 employees

https://www.winston.com

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