Job Description
Position Overview
Torys is seeking a mid-level associate to join our highly-ranked private equity fund formation and fund investment practice group in our New York office. This group advises both fund sponsors and institutional investors in structuring, negotiating and investing in private equity, venture capital and infrastructure funds and co-investment transactions. It also advises fund sponsors on fund formation spanning a range of private market areas, including buy-out, infrastructure and secondary funds as well as formation of segregated accounts and sole mandates. Torys has offices in Toronto, New York, Calgary, Montreal, and Halifax.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of practice experience working on private equity fund formations and/or investments in private equity funds at a major U.S. or international law firm. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience working collaboratively with practice specialists in a large firm environment and should be comfortable servicing clients across a wide range of industries. A positive attitude, team orientation and demonstrated work ethic are essential to succeeding this role, as is an ability to manage multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment. All qualified applicants will be members in good standing with (or willingness to be admitted to) the New York Bar.Applications
Interested candidates should forward their resume, list of representative transactions and transcript by email to Dana Schuessler at dschuessler@torys.com
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Compensation
The Firm pays market salaries to our attorneys. As such, below is the current associate base salary scale:
- 1st year: $225,000
- 2nd year: $235,000
- 3rd year: $260,000
- 4th year: $310,000
- 5th year: $365,000
- 6th year: $390,000
- 7th year: $420,000
- 8th year+: $435,000
Practice Areas & Specialty
Corporate, Fund Formation, Investment Funds
Key skill Required
- Accounts
- Fund Formation
- Infrastructure
- International Law
- Negotiating
- Orientation
- Positive Attitude
- Private Equity
- Transcript
- Venture capital
- Work Ethic
- International
Designation
- Associate
