Private Equity PIF, Associate Attorney-Boston
Company: Butler Recruitment Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description PRIVATE EQUITY ASSOCIATE
ATTORNEY PRIVATE INVESTMENT FUNDS GROUP Locations: Boston, MA | New
York, NY | San Francisco, CA HYBRID Our client, a premier AmLaw 50
firm, is seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join its
high-performing Private Investment Funds (PIF) Group , within the
Private Equity Practice . This is an exciting opportunity to work
on complex and private investment transactions for elite private
equity sponsors, direct lenders, and financial institutions across
a wide range of industries and deal structures. Candidate Profile
JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good
standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly 2 years of
substantive experience in fund formation transactions with private
investment funds , focusing on the private equity , real estate ,
and/or tech industries Skilled in private placements under the 1933
Act , managing unregistered funds under the Investment Company Act
, and familiar with the Investment Advisers Act Strong proficiency
in drafting and negotiating fund formation documents and
operational agreements , ensuring compliance with applicable laws
and regulations Demonstrated experience negotiating with fund
investors and handling fund operational matters Prior experience at
an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm required Soft Skills:
Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical abilities;
experience managing complex workstreams and coordinating with
multiple stakeholders; proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced,
high-performance environment Key Responsibilities Represent private
equity , hedge , private credit , real estate , hybrid , and other
types of funds employing alternative investment strategies Advise
fund manager clients on the structuring , formation , and operation
of private investment funds Draft and manage fund documents ,
including negotiation with institutional and high-net-worth
investors on fund terms and related agreements Collaborate closely
with partners, associates, and clients to deliver strategic legal
and business solutions Provide ongoing counsel on fund governance ,
regulatory issues , and operational matters Collaborate with
colleagues across the firm's private equity, M&A, tax, and
restructuring teams to deliver comprehensive transactional support
Serve as a key contributor throughout all stages of transactions
Why Join Us? This role offers a rare opportunity to join a
high-performing PIF team operating within one of the nation's most
sophisticated Private Equity practices at a globally recognized
firm. You will gain unparalleled exposure to market-leading fund
formations across multiple industries. The firm's elite platform ,
deep bench of top-tier practitioner
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