Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Day Pitney's Private Equity & Finance team is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of demonstrated investment management / corporate transactional experience to join our growing team.  This position can reside in any of Day Pitney's offices, including Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington, D.C.

We are seeking candidates with strong experience in the areas of investment management and private funds, including investment adviser regulatory matters and formation of open and closed-end private funds. Experience representing family offices and institutional investors is a plus, as is experience with negotiating and documenting strategic joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital financings. mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters.

Candidates should have substantial experience drafting sophisticated investment management and fund-related documents as well as experience advising investment managers as to their regulatory compliance obligations. Strong preference will be given to those with experience preparing and reviewing investment management and sub-advisory agreements, private placement memoranda (PPMs), investment manager marketing materials, limited liability company operating agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, and side letters.

Hybrid Work Environment

Day Pitney recognizes the value of flexible working arrangements alongside the benefits of in-office collaboration. To support both, the firm offers a hybrid work environment that provides attorneys the ability to work remotely two days per week.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of demonstrated investment management and private fund formation experience
• Excellent technical, professional and client service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with an emphasis on collaboration
• Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities with the ability to work independently and proactively, and to develop creative solutions to meet client and team needs
• Bar admission in good standing in the jurisdiction you plan to practice

About Day Pitney

Day Pitney, an East Coast-based law firm with national and international reach, has approximately 300 attorneys in 13 offices in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Washington, DC. Day Pitney's Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts and Estates attorneys represent a variety of clients from individuals to Fortune 500companies. Since 1902, Day Pitney has been working collaboratively and effectively with clients in a wide range of industries, including Energy and Utilities; Financial Services; Healthcare and Life Sciences; Insurance and Reinsurance; Intellectual Property and Technology; Family Office Practice; Real Estate and Environmental; and Tax Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving. Day Pitney's lawyers provide deep bench knowledge and experience and work seamlessly across disciplines to guide our clients through the evolving legal landscape. For more information on Day Pitney, visit www.daypitney.com.

Join Us

If you want to join a collaborative, energetic, and nurturing environment where you will take on complex challenges and have a direct impact on the successes of businesses and the lives of people, Day Pitney is the place for you. You will be a key contributor working on sophisticated legal matters alongside recognized leaders in their fields, with mentoring and support along the way to hone your skills and help you reach your career goals.  Day Pitney is committed to the professional development of our associates and provides excellent and realistic opportunities for advancement and path to partnership (if that is the desired goal).

Required application materials include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (two to three pages from your academic or work experience of which you are the sole author).

Day Pitney does not accept blind submissions or unsolicited resumes from search firms. All candidate and search firm submissions must be submitted through our online portal.

Day Pitney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.