Secondaries Associate

Ropes & Gray LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Ropes & Gray LLP seeks a transactional or funds attorney to join the Alternative Asset Opportunities practice group in Chicago. You will advise sovereign wealth funds and mega-investors on complex multi-asset transactions, including secondaries, co-investments, and fund investments, with cross-border considerations.

Exceptional candidates may be considered for remote work. You will draft and negotiate sophisticated agreements, advise on deal structuring and governance, and collaborate with tax,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Three to seven years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in leveraging AI technology and other emerging legal tools to improve the quality and efficiency of proficient legal work.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to complex transactions across asset classes.
• Advise on deal structuring, governance arrangements, and regulatory considerations across global transactions.
• Prepare and review transaction agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across cross-disciplinary transactional, tax, finance and regulatory teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions from term sheet through closing.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Deal negotiation

Independent work

AI tools interest

Regulatory awareness

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Ropes & Gray is seeking a transactional or funds Attorney to join our Alternative Asset Opportunities practice group. This role involves advising sovereign wealth funds and other 'mega' investors on complex transactions across asset classes and globally, including secondary transactions, joint ventures, co-investments, fund investments, and other strategic investment opportunities. Remote work arrangements may be considered for exceptional candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents related to complex transactions across asset classes, including private equity, credit, real estate, venture capital, and infrastructure;
• Advise on deal structuring, governance arrangements, and regulatory considerations across global transactions;
• Prepare and review transaction agreements, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, and related documentation;
• Collaborate with colleagues across Ropes & Gray's cross-disciplinary transactional, tax, finance and regulatory teams, to deliver integrated client solutions; and
• Manage multiple concurrent transactions from term sheet through closing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction
• Three to seven years of transactional or fund experience at a major law firm, with exposure to private equity or fund formation transactions
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex investment and/or fund-related agreements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Interest in leveraging AI technology and other emerging legal tools to improve the quality and efficiency of proficient legal work

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ropes & Gray is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all its employment practices and does not discriminate against any individual working at the firm, employee or applicant for employment, on grounds of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, work authorization status, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, familial status, marital status, military or veteran status, retaliation, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.