Senior Analyst: Funds/Private Equity

Overview

This independently operated organization is seeking a Senior Analyst: Funds/Private Equity to support a growing set of opportunities serving investment funds and private equity clients. The role is full-time and fully remote (Canada or US), with limited travel requirements for business or client purposes.

Role start date: September 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the development of new models of legal services in the investments/private equity practice area, deploying technology and alternative resources where appropriate; includes process improvement and project management.
• Work closely with Transaction Managers in a team lead or supervisory capacity to support and manage diligence projects across various deal types and subject matters, with a particular focus on private equity transactions.
  • Assist in review and quality control of documents throughout the M&A diligence process.
  • Liaise with deal lawyers and/or clients.
• Support growing work for private equity clients, including managing and reviewing documents such as Limited Partner Agreements, Side Letters, and other investment-related documents.
• Identify and develop client opportunities through business development and marketing activities, leveraging networking opportunities and supporting marketing leadership to help build the business and position the organization as an industry expert.
  • Includes internal networking through practice group and office engagement to stay front of mind and develop relationships with stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and build practical solutions that solve client problems through consultative discussions with clients and prospective clients in relevant practice areas and industries.
• Support and advise analysts, technologists, and others designing and building solutions.
• Provide subject matter expertise and conduct quality control of relevant work, including designing processes for efficient quality control and process management.
• Develop expertise in legal technology for document review and analysis, data room management, and project management.
• Support growth of proprietary software by recommending use cases and demonstrating opportunities to relevant clients.
• Support development of more junior staff, model team values, and mentor others to sustain a positive, collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of legal experience with significant exposure to investments and private equity related work, clients, and structures.
• Detail-Oriented: Commitment to accurate, consistent, high-quality work product under fast-moving timelines.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with professional maturity to act as a trusted liaison for senior leadership and clients.
• Tech-Forward: Familiarity with legal tech (including VDRs, document management, and project management software) and enthusiasm for adopting new tools and GenAI.
• Leadership: Proven ability to mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, positive team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Legal work experience in private equity/funds, financial services, or investment management (preferably in a corporate legal department or a law firm environment).

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Fully remote
• Flexible work schedule
• Parental leave program
• Education budget
• Technology allowance
• (Also described) innovative environment and collaborative culture

Location

• Remote (Canada or US)
• Limited travel may be required for business or client purposes.