Associate General Counsel - Real Estate Finance

Page Executive; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Syndicator is seeking an attorney to join its growing legal team, focusing on real estate funds, fundraising, and closing activities.

You will lead and support complex fund formation, negotiate governing documents, and coordinate closings with internal and external stakeholders while managing outside counsel. Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills are essential in a fast-paced investment environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• 7–10 years of legal experience in leading law firms, investment managers, or corporate legal departments.
• Experience with investment funds, fund formation, securities law, and fund governance.

Responsabilités

• Lead and support legal aspects of real estate investment fund formation, fundraising, and closing activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund governing documents, subscription materials, investor letters, and related docs.
• Coordinate fund closings with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee closing deliverables.
• Support fund-level financing transactions and due diligence.
• Review and negotiate investor transfer documentation and advise on transfers.
• Partner with stakeholders on new investments, structures, and initiatives.
• Provide legal support to investment, asset management, and investor relations teams on governance and rights.
• Oversee KYC, investor onboarding, and related compliance initiatives.
• Manage regulatory filings and reporting for fund operations.
• Develop and enhance legal processes and documentation for a growing platform.
• Assist with securities law compliance and related matters.

Connaissances

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Formation

J.D. degree

Description du poste

• Exciting opportunity to join a growing legal team
• Focus on real estate funds, upper tier financing

About Our Client

Syndicator.

Job Description

• Lead and support the legal aspects of real estate investment fund formation, fundraising, and closing activities.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund governing documents, subscription materials, investor side letters, and related transaction documentation.
• Coordinate fund closings with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Manage outside counsel and oversee the preparation and execution of closing deliverables.
• Support fund-level financing transactions, including bridge facilities, warehouse financing arrangements, and related due diligence.
• Review and negotiate investor transfer documentation and advise internal teams on transfer-related matters.
• Partner with business stakeholders on new investment products, fund structures, and strategic initiatives.
• Provide legal support to investment, asset management, and investor relations teams regarding fund governance, investor rights, consent requirements, and other ongoing matters.
• Oversee KYC and investor onboarding requirements and support related compliance initiatives.
• Manage regulatory filings and reporting obligations associated with fund operations and ownership structures.
• Develop and enhance legal processes, procedures, and documentation to support a growing platform.
• Assist with securities law compliance and other legal and regulatory matters impacting the business.

The Successful Applicant

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials and admission to at least one U.S. state bar.
• Approximately 7-10 years of legal experience gained within a leading law firm, investment manager, private equity firm, real estate investment platform, or corporate legal department.
• Significant experience with investment funds, fund formation, securities law, partnership and limited liability company structures, and related transactional matters.
• Familiarity with fund financings, investor negotiations, and complex fund governance issues.
• Experience advising internal business teams and translating legal considerations into practical business solutions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and legal research skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior stakeholders across the organization.
• Commercial real estate investment, development, financing, or private funds experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting tax-advantaged investment structures, affordable housing investments, or government-sponsored development programs is a plus.
• Self-directed, collaborative, and comfortable operating within a sophisticated, fast-paced investment environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus
• Benefits
• Great working environment