Investment Management​/Fund Formation Associate Nationally Ranked Practice

Investment Management/Fund Formation Associate (1-4 yrs) – Nationally Ranked Practice

About the Position: Our client, an international Am Law 100 firm, has an active need for an investment management lawyer with fund formation experience to join the Corporate & Finance practice group in its Chicago office as a junior or mid-level associate. This practice group advises US, EU and other international clients across the full spectrum of their respective onshore and offshore alternative investment funds and corresponding strategies.

Highlights:

• Nationally ranked as a Best Law Firm for Private Funds/Hedge Funds by Best Lawyers
• Ranked as a top 100 law firm by Vault Law
• Substantive associate training and mentoring
• Ranked among the top 10 firms for Client Service by BTI Consulting Group
• Ranked as one the best law firms for pro bono work by Vault Law

Responsibilities:

• Handle transactions related to private investment funds, including fund formation, restructurings, joint ventures, and compliance matters
• Work with investors on structuring and negotiating potential investments in private funds

Required Qualifications:

• 1-4 years of experience with private fund formation
• Exposure to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and/or the Investment Company Act of 1940
• Experience representing institutional investors and/or wealth advisory firms is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $225,000 – $310,000.