Private Equity - Fund Formation Partner

Partner – Private Equity Fund Formation (New York, Washington DC, Boston, Chicago or Houston)

About the Role:

H&P Executive has been mandated by a leading Big Law multinational US law firm, seeking a Private Equity Fund Formation
Partner to join its Investment Funds practice. This role is ideal for a partner or senior lawyer with deep expertise in Private Equity, fund formation, regulatory matters, secondaries and the full lifecycle of private investment vehicles.

The firm offers a strong national and international platform, established sponsor relationships, and the opportunity to scale an existing and well-recognized growing practice.

Our client is a well-known multinational law firm with a recognised Private Equity and private funds practice. The team advises a broad range of asset managers, from emerging sponsors to global multi-strategy platforms. The practice continues to grow, driven by strong LP relationships, cross-practice collaboration, and increased demand across the private capital landscape.

The Partner – Private Equity Fund Formation will advise on the launch, structuring, and operation of private equity funds across buyout, growth equity, and sector-specific strategies. The position can be based in New York, with flexibility for Washington DC, Boston, Chicago or Houston.

Key responsibilities:

• Structure co-investment vehicles, SPVs, SMAs, and continuation fund solutions
• Lead the formation and structuring of Private Equity funds, growth equity vehicles, securities and related investment platforms
• Advise on market terms, investor negotiations, and fundraising processes
• Manage regulatory and compliance matters, including SEC considerations and marketing rules
• Work closely with tax, regulatory, and transactional teams to support sponsors
• Build and develop client relationships, contributing to the strategic growth of the Private Equity funds practice
• Support emerging managers and established sponsors through fund launches and ongoing operations

What you bring:

• At least eight years’ experience in Private Equity fund formation or broader private funds work
• Strong background advising sponsors or institutional investors
• Demonstrated experience with fund structuring, investor negotiations, securities and regulatory matters
• Exposure to secondaries or GP-led transactions is advantageous
• Portable relationships are preferred, but not strictly required for the right profile
• J.D. (or LLM) and admission to the bar in the named US jurisdictions

Salary, Benefits, and

Location:

• Compensation: Competitive Partner package with performance-linked upside
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and potential profit-sharing options
• Location: Preference for Chicago or New York. Boston, Washington or Dallas may also be considered by agreement

Reach out to Alejandro Agustín Cano for a confidential introductory conversation via email at  or on his Linked In profile: