Job Description
The Role
In the Funds and Asset Management group, we advise the world's leading fund sponsors and asset managers on the formation of a broad range of products, including closed-ended and open-ended funds, evergreen platforms, permanent capital vehicles, quasi-retail products, and bespoke managed account and co-investment arrangements. We cover all asset classes, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate.
While primarily a sponsor-side practice, we also advise blue-chip institutional investors on fund commitments, joint ventures, and similar arrangements. Our work spans primary fundraising and secondary transactions, including LP portfolio sales and acquisitions, GP-led continuation vehicles, and fund reorganizations. We work closely with our funds tax and regulatory teams across key jurisdictions to provide a one-stop service.
Qualifications
Your experience
The ideal applicant will possess the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited US law school;
- High academic achievement;
- Strong interest in the subject area, entrepreneurial and a team-player;
- Admitted to (or possessing the ability to waive into) the New York Bar;
- Prior experience in a peer law firm.
Clifford Chance US LLP offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package. The salary range for this role is $310,000-$435,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience.
Company Description
Who We Are
As a global law firm our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.
Our culture is collaborative and inclusive— where diverse perspectives are recognised and valued. Where performing to your highest ability, unlocks equal access to opportunities to learn, thrive and grow.
We combine deep legal expertise and commercial intelligence to grow, transform, protect, and defend our clients' businesses, across every critical moment.
We operate in the sectors and regions that matter to our clients. With forward-thinking insights and innovative, tech-enabled solutions that combine deep knowledge of their sectors and markets.
You’ll build connections and work with colleagues as one global team. You’ll unlock opportunities for clients, across borders, cultures, legal and commercial disciplines.
Join us to work with colleagues as one global team – empowering each other to be exceptional and create advantage for our clients.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance, we forge an inclusive culture, where all perspectives are recognised and valued. It’s a culture where everyone has equal access to opportunities to thrive and succeed, irrespective of background. We are guided by our values-based Code, which sets high standards of conduct and has a principle focused on being inclusive.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide consideration to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We comply with the law and regulations in every location where we operate and across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and selection to development, progression, and day-to-day working life.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
