2 days ago
Associate, Investment Funds
Key requirements
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school Admission to the New York Bar and in good standing Approximately 3-6 years of relevant experience in private funds and investment management at a leading law firm or in-house Experience advising on private fund formation and/or institutional investments into private funds, including familiarity with primary and secondary transactions
The role
White & Case is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate with 3-6 years of PQE for its Investment Funds practice. This role will focus on private fund formations, investments, and regulatory matters, working with leading international fund sponsors and global investors.
What you'll do
- Advise investment managers with respect to fund formation and capital raising activities
- Draft fund documents
- Assist with investor negotiations and the documentation of side letters and similar arrangements
- Assist investment managers, partners, and institutional investors with respect to “GP stakes” transactions and seeding arrangements and the structuring of investment management firms
- Advise secondary buyers and sellers of interests in private investment funds and private asset portfolios
- Advise institutional investors with respect to investments in private funds, co-investments and related transactions
- Take ownership of key aspects of transactions, managing drafting processes and coordinating execution with partners, clients, opposing counsel and internal teams
- Work on investment management–adjacent M&A and strategic transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, business combinations, joint ventures and strategic collaborations involving investment managers and other financial institutions
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, tax, regulatory, intellectual property and M&A practices to deliver integrated, business-focused solutions
- Develop into a trusted advisor by gaining a strong understanding of both the legal and commercial aspects of transactions
What we're looking for
Juris Doctor (JD) degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
Admission to the New York Bar and in good standing
Approximately 3-6 years of relevant experience in private funds and investment management at a leading law firm or in-house
Experience advising on private fund formation and/or institutional investments into private funds, including familiarity with primary and secondary transactions
Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with regulatory and marketing issues affecting private funds and investment managers, including US and cross-border considerations
Strong drafting, analytical and negotiation skills
Commercial awareness and the ability to understand and articulate the broader business and strategic context of fund and investor mandates
Strong communication, organization and time-management skills
Client-service oriented, collaborative and proactive
Driven by professional growth and long-term interest in private funds and investment management
Fluency in English
Prior experience with international clients or cross-border work· nice to have
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Vacation time
Leave programs (including parental leave)
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