Private Funds Associate (Mid-Level) - MIA/CHI

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a mid-level associate to join our fund formation and investment management team in the Corporate Practice of our Miami or Chicago office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.  GT is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100; the mid-level associate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, from variety of industries across the country.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate would be a junior to mid-level associate and have a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 years of experience in a large law firm setting.  Candidates should have some experience with fund formation and investment adviser work and a genuine interest in practicing as a private funds lawyer.  In addition, candidates should be willing and able to take on responsibility, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates should have a strong academic history and excellent written and verbal communication skills; they should also be highly detail-oriented.  At least a basic understanding of entity types from a tax perspective is helpful, as is an understanding of the fundamental elements of the Federal securities laws (i.e., the ’33 Act, the ’34 Act, the Investment Company Act, and the Investment Advisers Act) as they relate to the business of private fund managers.  Depending on the level of experience, candidates will be expected to understand the basics of fund economics and be able to coherently draft related language in fund agreements (or be motivated to learn to do so).  Candidates must either be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which they are applying or eligible for admission.  Candidates should specify office location preference in the application. 

Practice Summary

The fund formation and investment management team focuses on meeting the needs of private equity, venture capital, and hedge fund managers, first and foremost, by assisting our sponsor clients in forming and structuring (i) their respective GP and management company entities, and (ii) the investment funds and other alternative investment vehicles that they manage, or, on the investor side, by representing them in side letter negotiations and advising on various investment opportunities with third party managers.  Clients also ask us to manage their fundraising processes, help them comply with ongoing regulatory requirements, and advise them in connection with their day-to-day legal needs.

At GT we focus on the business objectives of our clients and believe that no other law firm offers corporate clients the combined benefits of local presence and global resources that we do.  From raising capital to client counseling to implementing best practices, our cumulative experience is compelling and our commitment to service is our top priority.

For consideration, please submit your resume and official transcript(s).

*Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Samira Jacobson

The expected pay range for this position is:

$250,000-$320,000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.