Associate Attorney Private Funds

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chicago seeks an experienced Associate Attorney for its Asset Management Group. The role involves providing strategic legal counsel on private investment funds, drafting essential legal documents, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation skills and a JD degree. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering customized legal solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of legal experience in private fund matters.
• Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of practice.

Responsibilities

• Guide establishment and structuring of private investment funds.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents for fund management.
• Ensure compliance with securities laws and regulations.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A law firm is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join its Asset Management Group within the Corporate Department. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel on creating, structuring, and managing private investment funds. The ideal candidate will work closely with clients to draft and negotiate critical legal documents, ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks, and deliver customized solutions to meet client goals.

Duties

1. Offer guidance on the establishment, structuring, and administration of private investment funds.
2. Prepare and negotiate essential legal documents, including limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and side letters.
3. Ensure adherence to securities laws and other relevant regulations.
4. Provide ongoing legal advice to fund managers and investors.
5. Conduct thorough due diligence and evaluate investment documents.
6. Support clients with fund marketing initiatives and investor communications.
7. Counsel on secondary transactions, fund restructurings, and other sophisticated fund-related activities.
8. Remain informed about evolving laws and regulatory developments impacting private funds.
9. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive legal services.

Requirements

1. 3–6 years of relevant legal experience in private fund matters, preferably within a nationally recognized or global law firm.
2. Comprehensive understanding of securities laws and applicable regulatory frameworks.
3. Proven ability to draft and negotiate a wide range of fund-related documents.
4. Demonstrated capacity to independently manage multiple projects with varying deadlines.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a fully accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the jurisdiction of practice.

Skills

• Exceptional drafting and negotiation abilities.
• Strong analytical aptitude and effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
• High attention to detail and organizational proficiency to meet deadlines.