New 
Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate - Boston
 Foley & Lardner LLP | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
 Oct 01, 2024 | |
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Foley & Lardner is seeking an associate with 2-4 years of relevant experience to join our Fund Formation & Investment Management (FFIM) Practice Group. The preferred location for the position is Boston, but we are open to considering qualified candidates in Chicago or New York. Alternate Foley office locations may be considered based on business need and the candidate's experience. Our FFIM practice group offers the full suite of services to GPs and LPs; we understand the business objectives, dynamics and trends of GPs, LPs and the entire private funds industry.
Qualified candidates must have solid fund formation and investment management experience, including fund and management structuring, side letter negotiations, secondary sales of LP fund stakes (both buy- and sell-side) and GP-led fund restructurings. Candidate also will have Investment Advisers Act registration and compliance experience and a working knowledge of the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds. More broadly, the ideal candidate also will have sophisticated document drafting skill and the ability to navigate complex projects and transactions staffed with multiple attorneys and paralegals. The candidate must be comfortable working on teams, having direct interaction with both partners, senior counsel and senior associates as well as clients, and have a proactive, winning and positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic, coupled with a desire to be part of a fast-paced, growing and collaborative environment. To be considered, a candidate must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where the candidate is admitted to practice. Timely admission to the Bar coinciding with the office off hier will be a condition of employment. Interested applicants should submit resume, law school transcript, and cover letter indicating office preference. New York Applicants:Pursuant to the New York City Human Rights Law, the expected salary range for this position is between $240,000 - $310,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances. | |