Investment Funds Associate

A leading global law firm is seeking an attorney to join its Investment Funds Group in its Miami office. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of corporate experience, preferably at a top-tier national or international law firm, and a background in representing fund sponsors in the formation, structuring, and operation of investment funds. Experience with secondaries transactions is a plus.

This firm offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package. Compensation is based on experience, education, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is between $235,000 and $390,000.

About the Group:

As one of the most active and largest investment funds practices globally, the team provides sophisticated legal counsel on the formation, regulation, and operation of investment funds for a diverse range of clients, including major asset managers, financial institutions, and independent boutiques. The group also represents institutional investors like sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and corporations.

The firm's global team operates in North America, Europe, and Asia, offering comprehensive services, including:

• Private fund formation

• Liquidity solutions

• Investment management and regulatory support

• Strategic GP advisory

The team includes professionals with experience in key regulatory agencies, giving them deep market insights to help clients navigate the evolving legal landscape.

Core Areas of Practice:

• Private Fund Formation: The firm leads the market in advising fund sponsors on the formation of private funds, maintaining a Tier 1 ranking for eight consecutive years. The team has advised on over 1,900 funds with total capital commitments exceeding $2.17 trillion.

• Liquidity Solutions: The firm has pioneered the secondary market, advising on a broad range of liquidity transactions globally. With a dedicated team of over 50 attorneys focused on secondaries, the firm consistently surpasses its competitors in transaction volume.

• Regulatory Solutions: The firm’s regulatory team includes former senior officials from major regulatory bodies, providing clients with unparalleled expertise on compliance and enforcement. The team advises on the formation of registered and exempt pooled investment vehicles, including hedge funds, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers specialized advice on complex regulatory issues.

• Strategic GP Advisory: The firm has advised on over 140 strategic minority investments and more than 30 global GP solution transactions. It provides sophisticated advice on governance, incentive arrangements, and succession planning.

• Emerging Manager Practice: The firm has extensive experience working with emerging fund managers, advising on fund formation, fundraising, and positioning for long-term success. This includes clients launching their first institutional fund as well as spin-outs and team-ups.

• Institutional Investor Representation: The firm regularly represents institutional investors in their investments in private funds, structuring tailored fund review processes, and negotiating LP investments and co-investments.

With a strong network and deep expertise across all areas of investment funds, the firm’s team is uniquely positioned to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions and market insights, ensuring a strategic advantage in the competitive investment funds space.