Closing Date: 30th June, 2026
Description:
Baker Botts is seeking a Senior Associate or Counsel with more than six years of experience to join our Investment Funds practice in any of our U.S. offices (Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.). The ideal candidate will have significant experience advising both (i) sponsors on fund formation matters and (ii) limited partners, including sovereign funds, on investments in private equity funds and other private investment vehicles. General experience with 1940 Act matters is expected, with experience regarding '40 Act funds a plus.Our practice advises sponsors and investors across the full spectrum of alternative investments, including private equity, credit, energy and infrastructure, real estate, hedge funds, and other bespoke investment structures. We work with clients on all aspects of fund formation and operations, including structuring, fundraising, investor negotiations, governance, and ongoing regulatory and compliance matters.
We offer a broad and integrated platform, with funds lawyers regularly collaborating on private equity transactions, M&A, joint ventures, financings, and sponsor-side platform development. The team has particular depth in energy and infrastructure-focused funds, as well as experience advising on cross-border fund structures and global investor bases.
Search firms interested in submitting a candidate for this position should reach out to Megan Lacy, Senior Recruiting Manager, at megan.lacy@bakerbotts.com to establish a fee agreement and submit their candidate's materials.
Baker Botts L.L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
