Private Funds & Investment Services Associate Attorney

Aligned Talent Acquisition; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 235,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Talent Acquisition represents a nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm in Chicago seeking a Private Funds & Investment Services Associate Attorney to join its hybrid office. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of corporate or securities experience at a sophisticated firm, with private funds, investment advisers, sponsors, institutional investors, or asset managers, as well as fund formation, securities offerings, and related documents.

J.D.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of corporate or securities law experience at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing private investment funds, investment advisers, sponsors, institutional investors, or asset managers
• Experience with private fund formation, investment management, securities offerings, and corporate transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, subscription agreements, investment management agreements, side letters, and other fund-related documentation
• Experience advising clients on Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Securities Act, and other federal securities laws
• Experience conducting legal due diligence and supporting sophisticated corporate and investment transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school and Illinois bar admission or eligibility

Responsibilities

• Represent private funds, investment advisers, sponsors, institutional investors, and asset managers on fund formation, securities, and regulatory matters
• Draft and negotiate fund-related documents (LPAs, operating agreements, subscription agreements, side letters)
• Advise clients on federal securities laws and related regulatory issues
• Support sophisticated corporate and investment transactions with due diligence and coordination with clients and senior attorneys

Skills

Fund formation

Private funds experience

Drafting agreements

Legal due diligence

Negotiation

Client counseling

Strong academics

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Illinois bar admission or eligible

Job description

Chicago | Hybrid

Private Funds & Investment Services Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $390,000+

A nationally recognized AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Private Funds & Investment Services Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing private investment funds, investment advisers, institutional investors, sponsors, and asset managers on sophisticated fund formation, securities, regulatory, and investment management matters.

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of corporate or securities law experience gained at a sophisticated law firm
• Experience representing private investment funds, investment advisers, sponsors, institutional investors, or asset managers is preferred
• Experience with private fund formation, investment management, securities offerings, and corporate transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, operating agreements, subscription agreements, investment management agreements, side letters, and other fund-related documentation
• Experience advising clients on Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Securities Act, Securities Exchange Act, and other federal securities laws is a plus
• Experience conducting legal due diligence and supporting sophisticated corporate and investment transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and client counseling skills
• Ability to independently manage matters while working closely with clients and senior attorneys
• Excellent academic credentials
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Illinois bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

• Sophisticated Private Funds & Investment Services practice
• Opportunity to advise private funds, investment advisers, and institutional investors on complex transactions and regulatory matters
• Broad exposure to fund formation, securities, and investment management work
• Significant client interaction and early responsibility
• Strong mentorship, professional development, and partnership-track opportunities
• Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment with competitive compensation and benefits