Career Associate in Asset Management

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Career Associate to join the Asset Management Practice Group in San Francisco. This full-time role focuses on asset management, private equity, investment funds, and related transactional and governance matters. The position involves supporting fund formation, co-investments, management company matters, and related fund operations. The ideal candidate will work independently, build trusted client relationships, and possess deep subject matter knowledge of sophisticated investment platforms. A hybrid work arrangement is offered, requiring periodic in-office or client-facing presence.

Duties

• Provide day-to-day legal support for fund operations, including confidentiality and intercompany agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transfer agreements and related documentation for fund interests.
• Support management company and general partner entity matters, including organizational documents and award agreements.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, tax, compliance, management, and investor relations teams.
• Manage a steady pipeline of recurring matters and maintain organized records and templates.
• Identify opportunities to improve forms and streamline workflows.
• Apply sound legal judgment and strong drafting skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission in good standing to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong drafting, legal analysis, organizational, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of fund-related agreements and governance matters.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and cross-functional teams.
• Experience with document templates, playbooks, and knowledge management resources.
• Proficiency in using artificial intelligence technologies responsibly and ethically.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Strong drafting and legal analysis skills.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage a high volume of matters independently.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with periodic in-office presence.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306