Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Funds Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.
Locations: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Denver, or New York
Practice Area: Private Funds / Investment Management
Overview:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier Private Funds practice representing top-tier sponsors and investment managers in the formation and operation of sophisticated investment vehicles. The practice advises clients across a broad range of fund strategies, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate funds, as well as joint ventures and other investment structures.
The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship platform, and commitment to professional development, offering associates meaningful client exposure and substantive responsibility on complex, high-profile matters.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience advising sponsors on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds and related entities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading practitioners and sophisticated clients on innovative and market-shaping transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise sponsors on the formation and operation of private investment fundsDraft and negotiate fund formation and organizational documentsStructure and advise on private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate fundsCounsel clients regarding limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and joint venturesSupport ongoing fund governance, regulatory, and operational mattersCollaborate closely with partners and clients on complex transactional and strategic mattersParticipate in practice development and firm initiatives within a collaborative team environmentQualifications:
6+ years of private funds and investment management experience from a leading law firmStrong background in fund formation and sponsor-side representationExcellent drafting, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters and client relationships independentlyStrong academic credentials and attention to detailActive bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility to waive inCompensation:
Expected salary range: $390,000 – $435,000, commensurate with experience and location
This opportunity offers sophisticated sponsor-side private funds work, substantial professional growth opportunities, and the ability to join a highly collaborative and nationally recognized investment management practice.
Read LessDirect Counsel is seeking a Private Funds Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.
Locations: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Denver, or New York
Practice Area: Private Funds / Investment Management
Overview:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier Private Funds practice representing top-tier sponsors and investment managers in the formation and operation of sophisticated investment vehicles. The practice advises clients across a broad range of fund strategies, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate funds, as well as joint ventures and other investment structures.
The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship platform, and commitment to professional development, offering associates meaningful client exposure and substantive responsibility on complex, high-profile matters.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience advising sponsors on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds and related entities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading practitioners and sophisticated clients on innovative and market-shaping transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise sponsors on the formation and operation of private investment fundsDraft and negotiate fund formation and organizational documentsStructure and advise on private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate fundsCounsel clients regarding limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and joint venturesSupport ongoing fund governance, regulatory, and operational mattersCollaborate closely with partners and clients on complex transactional and strategic mattersParticipate in practice development and firm initiatives within a collaborative team environmentQualifications:
6+ years of private funds and investment management experience from a leading law firmStrong background in fund formation and sponsor-side representationExcellent drafting, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters and client relationships independentlyStrong academic credentials and attention to detailActive bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility to waive inCompensation:
Expected salary range: $390,000 – $435,000, commensurate with experience and location
This opportunity offers sophisticated sponsor-side private funds work, substantial professional growth opportunities, and the ability to join a highly collaborative and nationally recognized investment management practice.
Read LessDirect Counsel is seeking a Private Funds Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.
Locations: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Denver, or New York
Practice Area: Private Funds / Investment Management
Overview:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier Private Funds practice representing top-tier sponsors and investment managers in the formation and operation of sophisticated investment vehicles. The practice advises clients across a broad range of fund strategies, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate funds, as well as joint ventures and other investment structures.
The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship platform, and commitment to professional development, offering associates meaningful client exposure and substantive responsibility on complex, high-profile matters.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience advising sponsors on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds and related entities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading practitioners and sophisticated clients on innovative and market-shaping transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise sponsors on the formation and operation of private investment fundsDraft and negotiate fund formation and organizational documentsStructure and advise on private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate fundsCounsel clients regarding limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and joint venturesSupport ongoing fund governance, regulatory, and operational mattersCollaborate closely with partners and clients on complex transactional and strategic mattersParticipate in practice development and firm initiatives within a collaborative team environmentQualifications:
6+ years of private funds and investment management experience from a leading law firmStrong background in fund formation and sponsor-side representationExcellent drafting, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters and client relationships independentlyStrong academic credentials and attention to detailActive bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility to waive inCompensation:
Expected salary range: $390,000 – $435,000, commensurate with experience and location
This opportunity offers sophisticated sponsor-side private funds work, substantial professional growth opportunities, and the ability to join a highly collaborative and nationally recognized investment management practice.
Read LessDirect Counsel is seeking a Private Funds Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.
Locations: San Francisco, Palo Alto, Denver, or New York
Practice Area: Private Funds / Investment Management
Overview:
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a premier Private Funds practice representing top-tier sponsors and investment managers in the formation and operation of sophisticated investment vehicles. The practice advises clients across a broad range of fund strategies, including private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate funds, as well as joint ventures and other investment structures.
The firm is widely recognized for its collaborative culture, strong mentorship platform, and commitment to professional development, offering associates meaningful client exposure and substantive responsibility on complex, high-profile matters.
Position Overview:
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience advising sponsors on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds and related entities. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leading practitioners and sophisticated clients on innovative and market-shaping transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
Advise sponsors on the formation and operation of private investment fundsDraft and negotiate fund formation and organizational documentsStructure and advise on private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate fundsCounsel clients regarding limited partnerships, limited liability companies, and joint venturesSupport ongoing fund governance, regulatory, and operational mattersCollaborate closely with partners and clients on complex transactional and strategic mattersParticipate in practice development and firm initiatives within a collaborative team environmentQualifications:
6+ years of private funds and investment management experience from a leading law firmStrong background in fund formation and sponsor-side representationExcellent drafting, analytical, and communication skillsAbility to manage sophisticated matters and client relationships independentlyStrong academic credentials and attention to detailActive bar admission in the applicable jurisdiction or eligibility to waive inCompensation:
Expected salary range: $390,000 – $435,000, commensurate with experience and location
This opportunity offers sophisticated sponsor-side private funds work, substantial professional growth opportunities, and the ability to join a highly collaborative and nationally recognized investment management practice.
Read LessDirect Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a Corporate Transactional Securities Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience advising public companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactional matters.
Position OverviewThe firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to support its public company securities practice and broader corporate transactional team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of matters involving SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financing, and general corporate governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside sophisticated practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-level corporate transactions and nationally recognized clients.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and registration statements
Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions
Assist with corporate finance matters and corporate governance issues
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and ancillary agreements
Provide general corporate counseling, including entity formation and maintenance
Collaborate with clients and internal practice groups on complex business transactions
Qualifications2–7 years of corporate transactional and securities experience
Experience with public company reporting and SEC compliance
Background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance preferred
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the home office location
Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $170,000 – $230,000 annually
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) and profit-sharing program
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Direct Counsel and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Read LessDirect Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a Corporate Transactional Securities Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience advising public companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactional matters.
Position OverviewThe firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to support its public company securities practice and broader corporate transactional team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of matters involving SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financing, and general corporate governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside sophisticated practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-level corporate transactions and nationally recognized clients.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and registration statements
Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions
Assist with corporate finance matters and corporate governance issues
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and ancillary agreements
Provide general corporate counseling, including entity formation and maintenance
Collaborate with clients and internal practice groups on complex business transactions
Qualifications2–7 years of corporate transactional and securities experience
Experience with public company reporting and SEC compliance
Background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance preferred
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the home office location
Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $170,000 – $230,000 annually
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) and profit-sharing program
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Direct Counsel and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Read LessDirect Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a Corporate Transactional Securities Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience advising public companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactional matters.
Position OverviewThe firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to support its public company securities practice and broader corporate transactional team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of matters involving SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financing, and general corporate governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside sophisticated practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-level corporate transactions and nationally recognized clients.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and registration statements
Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions
Assist with corporate finance matters and corporate governance issues
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and ancillary agreements
Provide general corporate counseling, including entity formation and maintenance
Collaborate with clients and internal practice groups on complex business transactions
Qualifications2–7 years of corporate transactional and securities experience
Experience with public company reporting and SEC compliance
Background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance preferred
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the home office location
Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $170,000 – $230,000 annually
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) and profit-sharing program
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Direct Counsel and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Read LessDirect Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a Corporate Transactional Securities Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience advising public companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactional matters.
Position OverviewThe firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to support its public company securities practice and broader corporate transactional team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of matters involving SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financing, and general corporate governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside sophisticated practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-level corporate transactions and nationally recognized clients.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and registration statements
Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions
Assist with corporate finance matters and corporate governance issues
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and ancillary agreements
Provide general corporate counseling, including entity formation and maintenance
Collaborate with clients and internal practice groups on complex business transactions
Qualifications2–7 years of corporate transactional and securities experience
Experience with public company reporting and SEC compliance
Background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance preferred
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the home office location
Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $170,000 – $230,000 annually
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) and profit-sharing program
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Direct Counsel and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Read LessDirect Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a Corporate Transactional Securities Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience advising public companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactional matters.
Position OverviewThe firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to support its public company securities practice and broader corporate transactional team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of matters involving SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financing, and general corporate governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside sophisticated practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-level corporate transactions and nationally recognized clients.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and registration statements
Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions
Assist with corporate finance matters and corporate governance issues
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and ancillary agreements
Provide general corporate counseling, including entity formation and maintenance
Collaborate with clients and internal practice groups on complex business transactions
Qualifications2–7 years of corporate transactional and securities experience
Experience with public company reporting and SEC compliance
Background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance preferred
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the home office location
Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $170,000 – $230,000 annually
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) and profit-sharing program
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Direct Counsel and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Read LessDirect Counsel is partnering with a nationally recognized Am Law firm seeking a Corporate Transactional Securities Associate with 2–7 years of experience to join its expanding Corporate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with strong experience advising public companies on securities compliance, corporate governance, and complex transactional matters.
Position OverviewThe firm is seeking a highly motivated associate to support its public company securities practice and broader corporate transactional team. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a wide range of matters involving SEC reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital financing, and general corporate governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside sophisticated practitioners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment with exposure to high-level corporate transactions and nationally recognized clients.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise public companies on Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 compliance matters
Prepare and review SEC filings, including periodic reports and registration statements
Support mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and venture capital transactions
Assist with corporate finance matters and corporate governance issues
Draft and negotiate transactional documents and ancillary agreements
Provide general corporate counseling, including entity formation and maintenance
Collaborate with clients and internal practice groups on complex business transactions
Qualifications2–7 years of corporate transactional and securities experience
Experience with public company reporting and SEC compliance
Background in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, or corporate finance preferred
Excellent academic credentials from a top-tier law school
Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction of the home office location
Compensation & BenefitsSalary range: $170,000 – $230,000 annually
Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) and profit-sharing program
Collaborative and collegial work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Direct Counsel and our client are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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