Job Description

We are looking for a Partner to join our clients in Philadelphia, Conshohocken, New York, Nashville, or Princeton. We are specifically looking for a Partner focused on Fund Formation. This team is responsible for working with private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, and real estate funds.

What are the core responsibilities?

• Legal structuring: One of the primary responsibilities of a Partner Attorney focused on fund formation work is to work with clients to design and implement legal structures for investment funds that meet their specific objectives and comply with applicable laws and regulations. This may involve creating partnership agreements, limited liability company agreements, and other legal documents that govern the operation of the fund.

• Fundraising: The Partner Attorney may also be involved in fundraising activities, helping clients identify potential investors and developing strategies to attract and retain them. This may include preparing marketing materials, conducting due diligence on potential investors, and negotiating terms of investment.

• Investment analysis: The Partner Attorney may also be responsible for analyzing potential investments and advising clients on investment opportunities. This may involve evaluating the financial performance of potential investments, assessing risks, and developing strategies to maximize returns while minimizing risks.

• Compliance: Another key responsibility of a Partner Attorney focused on fund formation work is to ensure that investment funds are compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. This may include maintaining appropriate records and disclosures, preparing regulatory filings, and responding to inquiries from regulators.

• Management: The Partner Attorney may also be responsible for overseeing the ongoing management of investment funds, including monitoring investments, reviewing performance, and addressing issues as they arise.

• Contract drafting and negotiation Another important responsibility of a Partner Attorney focused on fund formation work is to draft and negotiate contracts related to fund formation, such as subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, and investor side letters.

• Client relations: Finally, the Partner Attorney may be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with clients, providing guidance and advice on a range of legal and business matters, and ensuring that clients are satisfied with the services provided by the firm.

What are the minimum requirements?

• 3+ years of exp. practice law with a focus on Fund Formation working working with private equity funds, hedge funds, venture capital funds, and real estate funds.
• Portable book of business with $300k+

What are some of the benefits of joining this firm?

• 75+ attorneys with a core focus in transactional and litigation work in a wide range of corporate areas; Banking & Financial Services, Restructuring & Bankruptcy, Cannabis, Corporate & Business, Employment, Intellectual Property (IP), International, Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt, Private Client Services, Real Estate, Tax, and more.
• Working with a firm that has a strong reputation with awards in; Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA Leading Lawyers, Top Workplaces, PA & NY Super Lawyers, Fastest Growing Philadelphia Law Firm, Chambers USA Leading Corporate / M&A Practice.
• Combining diverse perspectives as Am Law and boutique firm alumni, former in-house counsel, and other leadership roles, as well as builders of our own firm, they see their legal work through a client lens. They operate with small to medium size business as in a lot of ways act as outside in-house counsel for a wide range of companies.