Whistler Partners ยท 3 weeks ago
Fund Formation/Investment Management [Mid-level] Associate @ Industry Leading Tech Firm
Whistler Partners is a leading private funds practice seeking a fund formation associate to join its New York team. This role involves representing fund sponsors and investors, drafting and negotiating fund documentation, and advising on various transactions related to private investment funds.
Responsibilities
Represent fund sponsors and investors in the formation of private investment funds
Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, and side letters
Advise on sponsor-level transactions involving general partner and management company entities
Handle secondary transactions involving limited partner and/or portfolio company interests
Support clients through regulatory, structuring, and operational considerations related to private funds
Collaborate with senior attorneys to manage transactions from formation through closing
Qualification
Required
2+ years of private investment fund formation experience
Direct experience representing sponsors and/or investors in private funds
Exposure to sponsor-level transactions and secondary transactions involving LP or portfolio interests
Strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school
Excellent drafting skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple matters efficiently
Preferred
Training from the corporate department of a national or international law firm strongly preferred