This management agreement template is to be used when forming a private equity fund. The management agreement is a legally binding agreement, signed by both the Investment Manager and the General Partner on behalf of the Fund. This template contains practical guidance and drafting notes. This form of Management Agreement assumes that the Investment Manager is required to register as an investment adviser under the Advisers Act, and that the Investment Manager will comply with the responsibilities that registration entails. For a full listing of related private equity fund content, see Private Equity Fund Formation Resource Kit. For further information on the responsibilities of registered investment advisers, and registration requirements for investment managers, see Investment Adviser Registration Process. For further guidance, see Management Agreement Drafting for a Private Equity Fund. See also Limited Partnership Agreement Drafting for a Private Equity Fund and the Limited ...