Description:
Job Description:Overview:
We are seeking a mid-level associate with 4 to 6 years of law firm experience to join our Fund Formation practice in one of the offices listed above. This is a partnership-track position offering significant client responsibility, mentorship from experienced partners, and exposure to a sophisticated and varied deal pipeline. The associate will manage sponsor-side and investor-side engagements, including drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription documents, side letters, and advisory committee governance documents, as well as advising on regulatory and compliance matters.
About the Practice:
Orrick's Fund Formation practice, part of our Technology Companies Group (TCG), is among the most active and highly regarded in the United States. We primarily advise venture capital, growth equity, impact, and crossover fund managers - from established platforms to first-time emerging managers - on fund formation, regulatory compliance, secondary transactions, co-investment vehicles, and capital deployment across the innovation ecosystem. We also represent governmental pension plans, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and other institutional limited partners in their fund commitments and co-investment activity. Our deep integration with Orrick's market-leading emerging companies and venture capital platform provides unparalleled deal flow, client relationships, and career development opportunities
Responsibilities:
Experience representing both fund sponsors and institutional investors (limited partners) is strongly preferred. Familiarity with venture capital and growth equity funds, emerging manager platform dynamics, SEC and state regulatory frameworks for private fund advisers, and co-investment and secondary fund structures will distinguish top candidates. Strong interpersonal skills and client relationship-building ability are essential.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school, 4 to 6 years of law firm experience in private fund formation and investment management, and active bar membership (or eligibility for prompt admission) in the state of practice. Excellent academic credentials, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently are required.
How to Apply:
Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.
Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal. Please contact recruiting@orrick.com for agreements and login credentials.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mariella Medina, Recruiting Manager, at mmedina@orrick.com.
