Staff Attorney, Private Funds

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Staff Attorney supporting private fund formation, fundraising, transfers, and compliance at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, a leading international law firm. Reviewing documents and managing fund closings.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fund formation, document drafting, and compliance, with a strong focus on investor onboarding and fund closing processes. Proficient in managing multiple tasks while ensuring attention to detail and effective communication.

Highest-signal resume keywords

J.D. From An ABA-Accredited Law SchoolAdmission To The BarFund FormationAML And KYC ComplianceDocument Drafting

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Hard Skills

Fund FormationDocument DraftingInvestor OnboardingFund Closing ManagementCompliance Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationStrong Organization SkillsTime Management SkillsAttention To Detail

Tools & Technologies

ExcelIManageWord

Industry Keywords

Private Fund ClientsInvestor Subscription DocumentsTransfer AgreementsSecondary TransfersMaster Side LettersMost Favored Nation Clause

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with fund formation and document drafting for private fund clients
Review and track investor subscription documents
Assist with investor onboarding
Manage fund closings
Prepare basic funds-related agreements, including transfer agreements
Work with clients and investors to process and close secondary transfers
Compile key documents, including master side letters and most favored nation clause compendiums
Assist with AML and KYC review and compliance
Assist with ongoing fund and compliance work
Perform other tasks as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Admission to the bar of the local office jurisdiction
Transcripts required during the recruitment process
Strong technical and computer skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and demands on time
Strong attention to detail
Preferred: knowledge of Excel, iManage, and Word
Simpson Thacher will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exempt position (not overtime pay eligible)
Training and development
Compensation and benefits
Collegial work environment
Respectful and nondiscriminatory workplace