Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement plan

Disability and Life insurance

Adoption Assistance

Backup Care for Dependents

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Chicago seeks a junior to mid-level Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate with 2–6 years of relevant experience.

The role focuses on structuring funds, negotiating with institutional investors, and managing GP-led restructurings, alongside drafting critical legal documents.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of fund formation and investment management experience.
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act registration.
• Experience with the Securities Act as it relates to private funds.
• Active bar membership in the appropriate jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Structure funds and management entities.
• Negotiate with institutional investors, including government pension plans and endowments.
• Handle secondary sales of LP fund stakes on both buy- and sell-side.
• Manage GP-led fund restructurings.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Collaborate with partners, senior counsels, and clients.

Skills

Fund formation

Investment management

Legal document drafting

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Fund Formation and Investment Management Associate to join its practice in Chicago. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of relevant experience in fund formation and investment management.

Duties

• Structure funds and management entities.
• Negotiate with institutional investors, including government pension plans and endowments.
• Handle secondary sales of LP fund stakes on both buy- and sell-side.
• Manage GP-led fund restructurings.
• Draft and review legal documents.
• Collaborate with partners, senior counsels, and clients.

Requirements

• Experience in fund formation and investment management.
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act registration.
• Compliance experience.
• Understanding of the Securities Act as it relates to private investment funds.
• Strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.

Education

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the Bar in the jurisdiction(s) where admitted.

Skills

• Excellent document drafting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proactive and positive attitude.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement plan.
• Disability and Life insurance.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Backup Care for Dependents.