1209 - Associate Attorney/Investment Management

The Investment Management practice group at Foster Garvey seeks to hire an associate with two to seven years of experience working with institutional investors. The attorney(s) would join a team of well-qualified attorneys and paralegals that provide highly effective and sophisticated counsel on a broad range of traditional and alternative investment transactions to public and private pension funds, high-wealth individuals and family offices, private and public endowments, universities, sovereign entities, and insurance companies.

Our diverse and dedicated team represents many of the country’s largest and most well-established institutional investors. The Investment Management practice is cross-disciplinary, and team members often work with other core practice groups in the firm, resulting in one of the most active investment management practices in the U.S.

The ideal candidate will be able to process large complex documents, have excellent attention to detail, manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously, be a very good communicator and negotiator, and be comfortable working as part of a team or independently.

At Foster Garvey, you will work with attorneys and staff motivated by excellent client service. You will find resources and mentors to help you grow professionally and work with a team that values everyone’s contributions. You will also be encouraged to work on pro bono and public service matters. The Firm has a track record of litigating significant pro bono cases that protect the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey and enhance our ability to provide clients with innovative, creative, and collaborative advocacy. The Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC) guides Foster Garvey’s actions in these important areas by executing the Firm’s strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.

The successful candidate will have:

• 2 to 7 years of investment management, investment fund, fund formation, or related experience;
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school and license to practice law required;
• Strong academic credentials and excellent analytical and writing skills;
• A client-service approach and exceptional communication skills;
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a diverse team or independently;
• The ability to manage significant individual responsibilities;
• The ability to work on and manage multiple projects at one time;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; and
• Responsive and professional service.

Salary Range

The annualized salary range for this position is $160,000 to $190,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s relevant experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Compensation and Benefits

Foster Garvey offers a competitive compensation and benefits package** including, but not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions;
• Commuter allowance;
• Disability and life insurance;
• Parental leave;
• Billable credit hours for approved Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Pro Bono work; and
• Annual bonus and more!

**The provision of benefits is contingent on an employee’s ability to meet the eligibility requirements for the various types of benefits as outlined in the benefit plan documents and Firm policies.

Pre-Employment Screening

Any job offer will depend upon successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications should submit their resume, cover letter, reference sheet, and writing sample through our Careers Portal webpage. If you need assistance with the application process or have questions about the position, please contact Georgia Woodruff, Director of Legal Talent and Professional Development, at [email protected].

Foster Garvey values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, political ideology, familial relationships, or status in any other legally protected group.