Private Equity PIF; Secondaries - Mid-Level Associate Attorney​/NY

Private Equity PIF (Secondaries) - Mid-Level Associate Attorney / NY

Salary: $260,000 - $390,000 per year

Location: New York, NY

Posted: January 14 2026

Relocation Assistance: Available

Our client, a premier AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-Level Associate Attorney to join its Private Investment Funds (PIF)
Group within the Private Equity Practice
, with a particular focus on secondary and liquidity transactions
. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated, market-shaping secondaries and co-investment deals for top-tier private equity sponsors, fund managers, and secondary investors operating in the global private capital markets.

Candidate Profile

• JD
  from a
  top-tier law school
  with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in New York, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
• 3–6 years of substantive experience in private investment funds or private equity transactions
• Experience advising on and managing significant components of secondary transactions for private equity sponsors and secondary investors
• Familiarity with general fundraising,
  co-investments
  , and other fund-related transactions is a plus
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex fund and transaction documents with precision and commercial insight
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple work streams and coordinate across client and internal teams
• Prior experience at an AmLaw 100 or similarly sophisticated firm required
• Soft Skills:
  
  Exceptional communication, analytical, and client management skills; thrives in a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Advise private equity sponsors
  , secondary investors
  , and fund managers on secondary transactions and liquidity solutions
• Draft
  , review
  , and negotiate transaction and fund documents
• Support fund formation
  , co-investment
  , and other complex investment structures
• Collaborate with partners and cross-practice teams (M&A, tax, regulatory, and finance) to deliver integrated legal and strategic advice
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate with counter parties and advisors throughout all deal stages
• Provide guidance on evolving market trends, regulatory considerations, and strategic opportunities in the secondaries space

Why Join Us?

This role offers a rare opportunity
to join a high-performing PIF team operating withinone of the
nation’s most sophisticated Private Equity practices at a globally
recognized firm. You will gain unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge secondary transactions across multiple industries. The firm’s
elite platform
,
deep bench of top-tier practitioners
, and
commitment to professional development create an environment where attorneys thrive. You’ll benefit from direct client interaction, hands-on transactional experience, and structured mentorship designed to accelerate your growth and expand your influence in the private equity space.

For ambitious associates seeking to elevate their careers
, this position offers the perfect balance of prestige
,
complexity
, and
collaboration
—backed by a culture that prizes excellence
, innovation
, and long-term success
.

• Competitive Compensation:Annual base salary is expected to range from$260,000 – $390,000
  , depending on experience, qualifications, and market factors
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; paid maternal and paternal leave; generous vacation and time off; wellness initiatives; and commuter benefits
• Additional Perks
  :
  Include pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, FSA/HSA accounts, Dependent Care FSA, long term care, Health Advocate, a range of reproductive health benefits, and a concierge program, among others

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a
resume
,
law school transcript
, cover letter indicating preferred location
, and deal sheet
for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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