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May 6, 2026

Fund Formation Attorney: 2nd-4th year

CorporateFund FormationInvestment Funds
Cooley LLP

Cooley LLP

San Francisco

Fund Formation Attorney: 2nd-4th year

Cooley LLP
Cooley LLPSan Francisco

Practice area

Corporate · Fund Formation · Investment Funds

PQE

2-4 years

Location

San Francisco, California

Salary

$235,000 - $310,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

  • This is an Attorney position with Cooley LLP.
  • Requires 2-4 years of private investment fund formation experience.
  • Candidates must have experience representing both sponsors and investors in private investment funds.
  • Required transaction experience covers fund formation, sponsor-level matters (general partner/management company entities), and secondary transactions (limited partner/portfolio company interests).
  • An ideal background includes experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm.
  • Strong academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school is expected.
  • The annual salary range for this position is $235,000 - $310,000.
  • Annual time off includes four weeks of vacation, two weeks of sick time, and 10 paid holidays.
  • Firm-paid benefits include life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term medical.
  • Elective benefits cover medical, health savings accounts, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, and long-term care.
  • Additional parental support benefits, including generous parental leave, fertility coverage, and backup care for children and adults, are also provided.
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Last updated: May 6, 2026

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  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Priya Patel joined Cooley LLP's California office in the Corporate group.

    If you are looking to work with a legal recruiter, don’t hesitate, choose Priya!! Priya helped me throughout every step of the lateral process from resume clean-up to interview prep. With her help, I was able to quickly and successfully lateral from DC to California. I cannot recommend her enough.

    Cooley LLP

    Priya Patel

    Cooley LLP • California

Trusted recruiters

Work with a recruiter who has a real relationship with the hiring team and comes recommended by your peers.

  • Kate Reder Sheikh
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Kate Reder Sheikh

    Legal Recruiter

    Major, Lindsey & Africa

    Why talk to Kate Reder Sheikh?

    Parth Bhatt joined Cooley LLP's San Francisco office in the Corporate group.

    Working with Kate was a game-changer in my job search. She really took the time to understand what I was looking for and helped me land my top-choice role. Kate’s deep knowledge of the Bay Area legal market, combined with the strong network and trust she’s built over the years, makes her an amazing resource. She gave me tailored advice, helped me prepare for every step of the process, and always had my best interests at heart. Thanks to Kate, I found a position that’s a perfect fit for me. I highly recommend her to anyone navigating the legal job market in the Bay Area!

    Cooley LLP

    Parth Bhatt

    Cooley LLP • San Francisco
  • Priya Gulati
    Top recruiter for this opening

    Priya Gulati

    Legal Recruiter

    Pacific Legal Search

    Why talk to Priya Gulati?

    Priya Patel joined Cooley LLP's California office in the Corporate group.

    If you are looking to work with a legal recruiter, don’t hesitate, choose Priya!! Priya helped me throughout every step of the lateral process from resume clean-up to interview prep. With her help, I was able to quickly and successfully lateral from DC to California. I cannot recommend her enough.

    Cooley LLP

    Priya Patel

    Cooley LLP • California