Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate Attorney
Company: Direct Counsel
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Investment Funds Mid-Level
Associate Attorney Preferred Locations: Charlotte, Chicago, or New
York Additional Locations Considered: Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles,
Miami, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Washington, DC
Compensation: $310,000 – $390,000 base salary (commensurate with
experience) Direct Counsel is seeking an Investment Funds Mid-Level
Associate to join a top-tier, national law firm with a premier
private equity and investment management practice. The ideal
candidate will have 4–6 years of significant experience advising
private equity sponsors and institutional investors on fund
formation and related matters, preferably gained at a large law
firm or, in limited circumstances, in an in-house setting. Key
Responsibilities Include: Assisting private equity fund sponsors
with fund formation matters, including drafting and negotiating:
Private placement memoranda Limited partnership agreements Side
letters and related ancillary agreements Reviewing fund
documentation on behalf of institutional investors and negotiating
fund terms Structuring and drafting governing documents for private
equity fund management companies and general partners Advising on
regulatory matters applicable to private investment funds
Qualifications: 4–6 years of private equity fund formation
experience Working knowledge of relevant securities laws and
regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act Experience with
private equity secondary transactions and/or GP-led restructurings
is a plus Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client communication
skills Admission to the state bar in the office location (or
eligibility for prompt admission) This role offers the opportunity
to work on sophisticated, market-leading private equity fund
matters within a collaborative, national platform and a highly
competitive compensation structure. The firm is an equal
opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds
and experiences to apply.
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