Associate at Ropes & Gray

The role

Ropes & Gray is seeking an Associate for its Funds practice in San Francisco. This role is for lawyers with 2+ years of experience in advising clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds.

What you'll do

Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds across a range of asset classes and strategies
Draft and negotiate fund formation documents, including limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, investor side letters, and advisory committee agreements
Counsel fund sponsors and institutional investors on fund governance, economic terms, fee structures, and co-investment arrangements
Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, including requirements under the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act
Advise on regulatory matters, including registration and exemption analysis, anti-money laundering requirements, and Form D and Form PF filings
Conduct due diligence reviews of investment documents, organizational materials, and third-party service provider agreements
Support fund restructurings, secondary transactions, continuation fund vehicles, and fund wind-downs
Assist with fund marketing efforts and investor relations, including review of marketing materials and compliance with advertising rules
Draft and negotiate management company and general partner entity formation documents
Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive, cross-disciplinary legal advice
Monitor and communicate developments in laws, regulations, and market practice affecting the private funds industry
Manage multiple concurrent matters and actively coach and mentor junior associates

What we're looking for

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction in which the candidate is apply or eligibility for prompt admission

Minimum of two years of substantive legal experience working on private investment fund matters at a national or global law firm

Strong knowledge of securities laws and regulations, including the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, the Investment Advisers Act, and the Investment Company Act

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating fund formation documents

Familiarity with fund economics, including management fee structures, carried interest mechanics, waterfall calculations, and investor reporting obligations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify legal and commercial issues and propose practical solutions

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly to clients and colleagues

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships with clients, team members, and firm professionals

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy

Willingness to mentor and provide constructive guidance to junior associates

Proficiency in using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically to enhance legal research, document review, and workflow efficiency while exercising sound professional judgment regarding output accuracy and confidentiality obligations

Hiring contacts

Ropes & Gray Lateral Recruiting

hiringprogram@ropesgray.com

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