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McDermott Will & Emery LLP has been recognized as the Top Firm to Work For in both The American Lawyer and Vault 2022 rankings. That’s because we put your career on the fast track from day one, helping you hone your legal skills through meaningful work and powerful mentorship.

As part of our ongoing commitment to be #AlwaysBetter for our people, clients and communities, we have created a culture of belonging that champions your individuality and authenticity as both a person and a lawyer. From our top-rated summer program to our award-winning professional development offerings and industry-leading wellness initiatives, we support you through every stage of your life and career—so you can live a life you love both in and outside of the office.

Job Description:

The Corporate Advisory/Fund Formation practice area is seeking a 2nd - 6th year associate to join the team in our NY office. This is an exciting opportunity to work with private equity sponsors and investors in connection with the structuring, formation and operation of private investment funds as well as legal, regulatory and compliance matters faced by fund sponsors.  Candidates must have fund formation experience.

Applications should be submitted online through our web apply portal.  Questions can be directed to Renee Richford, Lateral Associate Recruiting Manager, at rrichford@mwe.com.

Job Requirements:

• 2-6 years of fund formation experience at a law firm
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills, as this position requires immediate partner and client contact
• A high level of professionalism in working and engaging with high priority clients and investors
• Able to balance and prioritize multiple assignments and responsibilities, be highly organized and exercise attention to detail
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in team settings
• A J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to or eligible for admission to the New York bar

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer (Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran).

About McDermott Will & Emery LLP

If you’re passionate about your work and the difference it makes, if your clients’ success is your success and if you’re driven to be better every day, then we want you on our team. And there is no other team quite like McDermott. Even as we celebrate our differences and embrace our diverse perspectives, there is something we all share—a drive for constant improvement embedded in our DNA. It pushes us to be better partners to our clients, mentors to our associates, collaborators with our business professionals and change agents in our communities. We call it “#AlwaysBetter,” and it’s the McDermott mantra and our north star. Our clients see this firsthand in the way we help them pursue their boldest vision of tomorrow. They choose us, time and again, because we tirelessly pursue creative solutions to complex problems. And we work with them, as their trusted partners, every step of the way to make real progress toward their goals. We deliver on this commitment of #AlwaysBetter for our people too, providing best-in-class technology, extensive professional development and award-winning business development support. We know that nurturing a positive, high-performing—and,... yes, fun!—culture by investing in our people is critical to the long-term success of our Firm, and we make it a priority. That’s why more than 90% of our people consistently say they will go above and beyond to make McDermott succeed. In all that we do, this spirit shines through—leaving no doubt that our brightest, most exciting days are yet ahead. Join us.

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