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The Merker Group · 4 days ago

Fund Formation Associate

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$235K/yr - $420K/yr

2+ years exp

The Merker Group is a top big law firm seeking a mid-level associate for their Fund Formation Group/Corporate practice in New York. This role involves working closely with private equity sponsors and investors on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds while navigating legal and regulatory challenges.

Law Practice

Hiring Manager

Danielle Goldstone Merker

Responsibilities

Delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships with high-priority clients and investors

Experience representing private equity funds, hedge funds, private credit funds, real estate funds, hybrid funds, and other types of funds employing alternative investment strategies

Qualification

Fund formation experiencePrivate equity fundsHedge fundsReal estate fundsNew York bar licenseEntrepreneurial spiritOutstanding academicsInterpersonal skills

Required

2 to 7 years of fund formation experience at a peer Am law 100 firm

Delivering exceptional service and building strong relationships with high-priority clients and investors

Experience representing private equity funds, hedge funds, private credit funds, real estate funds, hybrid funds, and other types of funds employing alternative investment strategies

Candidates should have an entrepreneurial spirit and solid interpersonal skills

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and outstanding academics

New York bar license

Limited career moves