Funds Associate

Husch Blackwell; Madison (WI); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Funds Associate with three to five years' experience. The ideal candidate will have a general corporate and securities background and experience advising investment funds through all lifecycle stages.

Candidates should have excellent academics, a commitment to the community, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. Bar admission in the relevant state or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic credentials
• Commitment to the community
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated record of working well under pressure
• Ability to articulate legal strategies and actions

Responsibilities

• Advise funds through all lifecycle stages and related securities matters
• Collaborate with attorneys in Financial Services & Capital Markets practice
• Counsel clients on fund formation, governance, and investments

Skills

General corporate and securities

Advising investment funds

Private equity funds

Private credit funds

Venture capital funds

Education

Active bar license

Job description

H usch Blackwell LLP is a national law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.

At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes. Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.

We have an immediate opening for a Funds Associate with three to five years of experience preferred. We will consider candidates for any of our offices, including our virtual office, The Link, however we are not accepting candidates in New Jersey, New York, or California at this time. The ideal candidate will have a general corporate and securities background with specific experience advising investment funds during all stages of their lifecycle, as well as investors in such funds. Experience with private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds is preferred. The candidate will work primarily with attorneys in our Financial Services & Capital Markets strategic business unit.

The ideal candidate will have excellent academic credentials, a commitment to the community, superior interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of working well under pressure. The candidate should demonstrate exceptional judgment, the ability to effectively handle multiple projects, and the ability to articulate legal strategies and courses of action. Candidates should have an active bar license in the state corresponding with the office to which they are applying or commit to obtaining one as soon as possible. We look for proactive, dynamic, and entrepreneurial individuals with varied backgrounds, interests, and experience for a diverse candidate pool.

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and much more.

Pursuant to applicable state laws, the compensation range for this position in Vermont and Washington, D.C. is $240,000 - $285,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. The range in Colorado and Massachusetts is $230,000 - $285,000. The range in Maryland and Washington is $230,000 - $275,000. The range in Illinois is $215,000 - $285,000. The range in Minnesota is $215,000 - $260,000. Salaries in all other markets will vary depending on market data. Associates are eligible for an Associate Performance Bonus and Client Development Bonus.

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