Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
legal Support Services, New York Office
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Our clients look to us to bring a distinctively high degree of quality, intensity and creativity to resolve legal challenges effectively and cost efficiently. We believe in hiring talented and dedicated individuals as members of our administrative community. We draw on the strength of our culture and structure to deliver the best of our firm to our lawyers and clients through true collaboration.
The firm seeks full time Corporate Staff Attorneys to become integral members of our top ranked Investment Management team in our New York office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach, possess a strong sense of ownership and be able to work in an independent manner among a group of high performing professionals. This position offers excellent growth opportunities for experienced professionals interested in advising premier private equity clients in connection with the organization of some of the world’s largest, complex and most prestigious funds.
Core responsibilities:
- Taking a thoughtful and analytical approach to:
- Managing substantive components of fund launches and closings and coordinating across attorneys, clients and investors
- Drafting, reviewing and revising fund formation documents, including partnership agreements, subscription agreements, NDAs, transfer agreements and side letters
- Identifying structural and documentation issues and escalating to senior attorneys for resolution
- Using organizational skills and a high attention to detail while:
- Creating and maintaining fund structure charts, board materials and side letter compendiums
- Preparing and submitting regulatory and compliance filings
- Serving as a key point of coordination for closings
- Engaging in a collaborative and enthusiastic manner while:
- Communicating and interacting with clients, partners, associates, staff, investors and investors’ representatives
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH VALUE PROPOSITION:
- Develop practice area expertise and insights gained from substantive involvement with sophisticated private equity fund structures and development
- Participate in generative AI exploratory initiatives to assess practical applications, provide input into process improvement initiatives
- Assume increasing responsibility over time
- Contribute to training sessions and knowledge management resources
Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the New York State Bar
- Two or more experience years with private equity in an investment management or law firm
- Energetic and enthusiastic about expanding knowledge of the private equity industry
- Team-oriented mindset as well as the ability to take ownership of and complete tasks without direct supervision
- Interpersonal skills enabling successful and professional communication
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work overtime, to work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely and to travel when needed
TO APPLY:
A resume, law school transcripts, writing sample AND cover letter/cover email are required to apply for this position. Please tell us where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to:
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
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