Associate, M&A, Investment Funds - Private Equity

NA Position Summary We are seeking a level 3 Associate to join our Investment Funds practice, focusing on private funds and institutional investors. The role will involve working with leading international fund sponsors and large global investors on a broad range of private fund formations, primary and secondary investments, and related regulatory and investment management matters. The successful candidate will work on sophisticated domestic and cross-border mandates involving private equity, real assets and other alternative investment strategies, including structuring and documenting private funds, advising on investments into funds, and supporting clients on ongoing operational, governance and regulatory issues. The practice offers the opportunity to work closely with partners recognized as leading practitioners in fund formation and investor representation, and to develop market-leading experience in both sponsor-side and investor-side work. Associates in our group gain meaningful responsibility from an early stage, work directly with partners and clients, and are involved in matters spanning North America, EMEA and APAC. Our team values collaboration, excellence and professional development and fosters a supportive, in-person office culture that emphasizes learning, mentorship and long-term career progression within a top-tier global private funds platform. Duties and Accountabilities 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. Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including registration statements, prospectuses, underwriting agreements, securities purchase agreements and offering memoranda. Support public company clients with ongoing SEC reporting and disclosure matters, including periodic reports, current reports, proxy materials and SEC comment responses. Support institutional investors and their representatives with SEC reporting and disclosure matters. 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 tender and exchange offers, acquisitions, divestitures, business combinations, joint ventures and strategic collaborations involving investment managers and other regulated financial institutions. Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, tax, regulatory,