Focuses primarily on private fund formation, with an emphasis on private equity, private credit, real estate and other real assets, entertainment, and venture capital funds.
Requires experience drafting and reviewing fund-related documentation, including private placement memoranda, subscription documents, and LLC and partnership agreements.
Requires experience representing institutional investors in negotiating private fund investments and a working knowledge of relevant securities rules and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act.
The position will work closely with various Sheppard industry teams, including private equity, real estate finance, EB-5 project finance, consumer finance, and fintech, offering an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in client portfolio assets.
Associates at Sheppard engage in early and frequent direct client work.

Mid-Level Investment Funds Associate Attorney

4+ PQE · October 21, 2026 (Yesterday)

Sheppard

4+ PQE · October 21, 2026 (Yesterday)

Salary

$310,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Fund Formation · Investment Management · Private Equity

Locations

District of Columbia · New York City · Dallas · Los Angeles · San Francisco · Chicago

Trusted recruiters

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

Overview

Focuses primarily on private fund formation, with an emphasis on private equity, private credit, real estate and other real assets, entertainment, and venture capital funds.
Requires experience drafting and reviewing fund-related documentation, including private placement memoranda, subscription documents, and LLC and partnership agreements.
Requires experience representing institutional investors in negotiating private fund investments and a working knowledge of relevant securities rules and regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act.
The position will work closely with various Sheppard industry teams, including private equity, real estate finance, EB-5 project finance, consumer finance, and fintech, offering an opportunity to develop specialized expertise in client portfolio assets.
Associates at Sheppard engage in early and frequent direct client work.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026