Assistant General Counsel

Talently; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel for our client, a leading investment management firm in Wheaton, IL. You will advise on investment management, private funds, private equity, and securities matters, and support fund formation and governance.

The role also involves drafting fund-related documents, ensuring compliance with federal securities laws, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and providing due diligence for investments and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in investment management, private funds, private equity, or related financial services.
• Direct experience with private funds, fund formation, private equity, or alternative investments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and investment fund regulations.
• Experience advising investment advisers, asset managers, private funds, or institutional investors.
• Strong drafting, transactional, legal research, and due diligence skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment management, private funds, private equity, and other alternative investments.
• Advise on compliance with applicable federal securities laws and regulations, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Support the formation, structuring, management, and registration of investment funds, including mutual funds and private funds.
• Draft and review fund-related documentation, including limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, side letters, offering materials, registration statements, and shareholder reports.
• Advise on private equity investments, fund investments, co-investments, and other alternative investment transactions.
• Attend fund board and committee meetings and advise on governance, fiduciary, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with investment management and fund operations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide transactional support for investments, M&A, and other strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with investment, compliance, business, and operational teams, as well as outside counsel, on a variety of investment management matters.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Corporate Counsel.

Skills

Investment Management

Private Funds

Private Equity

Fund Formation

Securities

Investment Adviser Compliance

Fund Compliance

SEC Regulations

5+ years experience

Job description

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Wheaton, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $150K–$240K + Bonus DOE

Skills: Investment Management, Private Funds, Private Equity, Fund Formation, Securities, Investment Adviser Compliance, Fund Compliance, SEC Regulations

Our client is a leading investment management firm specializing in investment solutions and portfolio management. They are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel with a strong background in investment management, private funds, private equity, and securities law to join their legal team.

In this role, you will:

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment management, private funds, private equity, and other alternative investments.
• Advise on compliance with applicable federal securities laws and regulations, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Support the formation, structuring, management, and registration of investment funds, including mutual funds and private funds.
• Draft and review fund-related documentation, including limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, side letters, offering materials, registration statements, and shareholder reports.
• Advise on private equity investments, fund investments, co-investments, and other alternative investment transactions.
• Attend fund board and committee meetings and advise on governance, fiduciary, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with investment management and fund operations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide transactional support for investments, M&A, and other strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with investment, compliance, business, and operational teams, as well as outside counsel, on a variety of investment management matters.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Corporate Counsel.
  

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in investment management, private funds, private equity, or related financial services.
• Direct experience with private funds, fund formation, private equity, or alternative investments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and investment fund regulations.
• Experience advising investment advisers, asset managers, private funds, or institutional investors.
• Strong drafting, transactional, legal research, and due diligence skills.
  

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Prior experience at a large or Am Law law firm.
• Experience with SEC regulatory matters, Investment Adviser compliance, or Investment Company Act matters.
• Experience with mutual funds or other registered investment products.