Private Funds Associate - Full Lifecycle, Sponsor-Focused

Lateral Link; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client, a top Am Law 25 firm, in seeking a private investment funds associate with 2–6 years of experience in Chicago. The role centers on advising on formation, structuring, and operation of funds across buyout, growth, venture, real estate, and credit strategies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience drafting fund documents (LPAs, LLC agreements, PPMs, subscription agreements, side letters) and counsel on sponsor/investor matters, regulatory

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of private funds experience in a top law firm or equivalent.
• Experience drafting and negotiating fund formation documents (LPAs, LLC agreements, PPMs, side letters).

Responsibilities

• Advise sponsors on formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds.
• Provide counsel on regulatory considerations and ongoing fund operations.

Skills

Private funds

Fund formation

Job description

Lateral Link is assisting a repeat client, a top Am Law 25 firm, in seeking a private investment funds associate with 2–6 years of experience in Chicago. The role centers on advising on formation, structuring, and operation of funds across buyout, growth, venture, real estate, and credit strategies.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience drafting fund documents (LPAs, LLC agreements, PPMs, subscription agreements, side letters) and counsel on sponsor/investor matters, regulatory