Investment Funds Attorney (Professional Track) at DLA Piper · Greater…

Summary: DLA Piper is a collaborative and supportive firm seeking an attorney to join their Investment Funds Group. The role involves representing clients in fund formation matters, drafting legal documents, and coordinating investor closings. Responsibilities: - Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with partners, lawyers, clients, staff, and third parties - Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner, meeting all deadlines and expectations - Analyze complex legal issues in a logical manner, applying legal principles and research to specific facts - Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product - Be available whenever needed to ensure timely delivery of services, including during business hours, evenings, and weekends - Apply sustained and intense concentration for extended periods of time - Work under pressure to meet deadlines and perform to the satisfaction of clients and colleagues - Engage in both physical and sedentary activity, such as working at a computer for extended periods of time, including on-screen reading and typing; participating in telephonic conferences; and participating in meetings at client offices and at the Firm - Travel, as required by the Firm or client, such as to client meetings, to engage in advocacy before a tribunal or government agency, or to participate in business development activities - Foster relationships and anticipate clients’ needs to achieve continued engagement - Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff; and - Observe all Firm policies and practices, as may be in effect from time to time Required Qualifications: - 1 – 3 years' experience representing clients with respect to fund formation matters - Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents, investor side letters, and coordinating investor closings - Strong analytical and writing skills - Attention to detail - Good business judgment - Excellent organizational skills - Ability to work collaboratively and independently - JD degree - Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred - Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties - Produce deliverables, answer phone calls, and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner - Provide timely, accurate, and quality work product - Successfully meet deadlines, expectations, and perform work duties as required - Foster positive work relationships - Comply with all firm policies and practices - Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as working at a computer for extended periods, participating in digital/virtual conference calls, and meetings as needed - Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with secondaries transactions - Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience Required Skills: Fund formation, Drafting legal documents, Negotiating agreements Important Skills: Analytical skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Business judgment, Client relationship management Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k)