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We are seeking a talented junior/mid-level associate with two to five years of experience to join our Investment Funds team. Our team advises fund sponsors in all stages of their operations, including, structuring and fundraising private funds and other investment vehicles across a variety of asset classes and strategies (venture capital, private equity, real estate, etc.), as well as organizing their general partner, management company and related entities. In addition, we also represent significant institutional investors in investing in private funds. You will be a key member of a growing and dynamic team. Because of the breadth of Baker McKenzie’s funds platform, your expertise and problem-solving abilities will be appreciated and valued.
Job Responsibility:
Advise fund sponsors in all stages of their operations, including structuring and fundraising private funds and other investment vehicles across a variety of asset classes and strategies (venture capital, private equity, real estate, etc.)
Organizing general partner, management company and related entities
Represent significant institutional investors in investing in private funds
Requirements:
Substantive experience reviewing and identifying issues in fund documents on behalf of institutional investors
Background in negotiating side letters and other ancillary contractual materials
Prior experience drafting private investment fund documents
Exposure to M&A and other strategic transactions in the investment management space is helpful
Ability to function smoothly in a global team environment with culturally diverse team members
Must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the California Bar, or if relocating from another jurisdiction, willing to become a member of the California Bar
Nice to have:
Exposure to M&A and other strategic transactions in the investment management space