Jr-Mid Level Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate - Boston

Jr-Mid Level Fund Formation & Investment Management Associate - Boston Foley & Lardner LLP life insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) United States, Colorado, Denver May 01, 2026
Foley & Lardner is seeking an associate with 2-5 years of relevant experience to join our Fund Formation & Investment Management (FFIM) Practice Group. The preferred location for the position is Boston, but we are open to considering qualified candidates in Chicago, Dallas, or York. Alternate Foley office locations may be considered based on business need and the candidate's experience. Our FFIM practice group offers the full suite of services to GPs and LPs; we understand the business objectives, dynamics and trends of GPs, LPs and the entire private funds industry. Qualified candidates will have fund formation and investment management experience, including fund and management structuring, negotiating for and against institutional investors (such as government pension plans, funds-of-funds, endowments and foundations), secondary sales of LP fund stakes (both buy- and sell-side) and GP-led fund restructurings. Candidate should also have a working knowledge of (1) Investment Advisers Act registration, (2) compliance experience, and (3) Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds. More broadly, the ideal candidate also will have excellent document drafting skill and must be comfortable working on teams, having direct interaction with both partners, senior counsels and senior associates as well as clients, and have a proactive, winning and positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and an exceptional work ethic, coupled with a desire to be part of a fast-paced, growing and collaborative environment. Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA accredited law school and be active members in good standing of the Bar of the jurisdiction(s) where admitted to practice. Timely admission to the bar of the hiring office's state will be a condition of employment. Interested applicants should submit resume, law school transcript, and a deal sheet. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter. In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is between $240,000 - $350,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents. Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.