3+ Year Investment Management Associate – Private Funds Practice | Charlotte, NC- 404324

Job ID: 404324

Practice area:- Corporate - Asset / Investment Management

Keywords:- corporate governance,entity formation,shareholder agreements,corporate resolutions,board counsel,SEC filings,corporate compliance,business formation,

3 Year Investment Management Associate – Private Funds Practice | Charlotte, NC

A growing investment management practice is seeking a mid-level associate to advise private fund managers on fund formation, investor negotiations, and operational matters. This Charlotte-based role offers sophisticated fund work, direct client access, and strong compensation.

The Charlotte office of a New York firm that services its banking clients throughout the city. The partners in this firm are aggressive and progressive. With a fresh new attitude and spectacular office environment, this firm has a lot going for it. These partners and associates are paid more than any other attorneys in the Southeast.

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Overview

A well-established corporate and investment management practice is expanding its private funds group and seeking a mid-level Investment Management Associate in Charlotte. This opportunity is designed for attorneys who want hands-on responsibility advising private investment fund managers, working directly with senior leadership, and supporting funds throughout their lifecycle.

The practice advises sophisticated clients on fund formation, investor negotiations, and regulatory-driven operational matters, offering exposure typically associated with top-tier investment management teams. Attorneys in this group benefit from meaningful responsibility, close partner collaboration, and a compensation structure that reflects the complexity and value of the work.

This position is actively interviewing and represents a strong platform for attorneys looking to deepen their private funds experience while building long-term client relationships.

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Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with senior leadership at fund manager clients

• Structure and form private investment funds, including related entities

• Draft and negotiate fund documentation and investor agreements

• Advise on fund operational, governance, and compliance-related issues

• Support ongoing fund operations, amendments, and investor communications

• Work closely with experienced partners on sophisticated investment matters

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Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of experience in investment management or private funds work

• Active membership in a U.S. State Bar

• Experience structuring and forming private investment funds

• Strong negotiation skills with investors and counterparties

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Ability to manage complex matters with attention to detail and efficiency

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This practice is known for its entrepreneurial and forward-thinking culture, offering attorneys early responsibility and direct exposure to clients. Associates are valued contributors and work closely with partners who emphasize professional growth, responsiveness, and high-quality legal work.

The firm supports a results-driven environment with resources and compensation structures designed to attract and retain top investment management talent.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Exposure to sophisticated private investment fund work

• Direct collaboration with fund principals and senior executives

• Opportunity to build a specialized investment management practice

• Strong compensation relative to regional market norms

• Ideal platform for attorneys seeking a long-term, partner-track position

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