Junior to Senior Investment Funds Associate Attorney

The Austin office of our client, a Top I00 AmLaw international firm, is seeking a junior associate to join their Fund Formation group. The ideal candidate for the fund associate position will have a strong desire to focus their practice on growth equity and venture capital fund formation and will have relevant experience in the corporate group, tax group, or investment management group of a top-tier law firm. Experience representing venture capital, private equity or growth equity funds, as well as ongoing investment firm operations matters and compliance with the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act and other regulatory requirements, is strongly preferred.  Client's Fund practice focuses on the structuring, formation, organization and operation of venture capital, growth and other private equity funds, as well as their general partner, management company and related entities. This is a unique opportunity to become a key, client-facing member of a team that represents a predominant share of the leading growth equity and venture capital firms, both in the U.S. and internationally. Key Job Responsibilities include: Advising funds in all stages of their operations, including preparing offering materials; drafting partnership, limited liability company and other governing agreements; Negotiating with investors; and counseling fund managers on securities law and other regulatory matters and on general fund operations, including investments. Candidates should have a strong academic record from a nationally respected law school and an equally impressive undergraduate degree, as well as large law firm experience and excellent references. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a commitment to excellence are also required. Interested and qualified candidates should apply online to this posting, or you can email your resume in confidence, or with additional questions, to:  austin@kinneyrecruiting.com