New York Funds and Asset Management Associate Attorney

Clifford Chance

$310K — $435K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school
  • High academic achievement
  • Strong interest in fund and asset management
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork skills
  • Prior experience at a peer law firm
  • Admission to the New York bar required

Responsibilities

  • Advise fund sponsors on various product formations
  • Assist institutional investors with fund commitments and joint ventures
  • Support in primary fundraising and secondary transactions
  • Engage in LP portfolio sales and acquisitions
  • Collaborate with tax and regulatory teams for comprehensive service

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to a diverse range of high-profile clients
  • Involvement in complex and varied asset transactions
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Role

In the Funds and Asset Management group, we advise the world's leading fund sponsors and asset managers on the formation of a broad range of products, including closed-ended and open-ended funds, evergreen platforms, permanent capital vehicles, quasi-retail products, and bespoke managed account and co-investment arrangements. We cover all asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate.

While primarily a sponsor-side practice, we also advise blue-chip institutional investors on fund commitments, joint ventures, and similar arrangements. Our work spans primary fundraising and secondary transactions, including LP portfolio sales and acquisitions, GP-led continuation vehicles, and fund reorganizations. We work closely with our funds tax and regulatory teams across key jurisdictions to provide a one-stop service.

Qualifications

Your experience

The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
  • High academic achievement;
  • Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
  • Prior experience in a peer law firm.

Preferred class years [redacted]. Admission to the New York bar is required. Submissions must include a resume and law school transcript(s).

Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $310,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.

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