Butler Recruitment Group · 3 months ago
Private Equity PIF, Associate Attorney-Boston
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expButler Recruitment Group is representing a premier AmLaw 50 firm seeking a driven Associate Attorney for their Private Investment Funds Group within the Private Equity Practice. This role involves working on complex private investment transactions for elite private equity sponsors and financial institutions, focusing on fund formation and operational matters.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Represent private equity, hedge, private credit, real estate, hybrid, and other types of funds employing alternative investment strategies
Advise fund manager clients on the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds
Draft and manage fund documents, including negotiation with institutional and high-net-worth investors on fund terms and related agreements
Collaborate closely with partners, associates, and clients to deliver strategic legal and business solutions
Provide ongoing counsel on fund governance, regulatory issues, and operational matters
Collaborate with colleagues across the firm's private equity, M&A, tax, and restructuring teams to deliver comprehensive transactional support
Serve as a key contributor throughout all stages of transactions
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
2+ years of substantive experience in fund formation transactions with private investment funds, focusing on the private equity, real estate, and/or tech industries
Skilled in private placements under the 1933 Act, managing unregistered funds under the Investment Company Act, and familiar with the Investment Advisers Act
Strong proficiency in drafting and negotiating fund formation documents and operational agreements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Demonstrated experience negotiating with fund investors and handling fund operational matters
Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm required
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical abilities; experience managing complex workstreams and coordinating with multiple stakeholders; proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Company
Butler Recruitment Group
Butler Recruitment Group is a full-service recruiting firm specializing in identifying and placing top-tier talent for clients across the Construction, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, and a wide range of other industries.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase