Senior Attorney

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis seeks an experienced Investment Funds Attorney to join our team in one of several offices. The role focuses on advising clients on formation, structuring, and compliance of investment funds as part of a growing, collaborative practice.

The candidate will draft and negotiate fund documents, counsel on regulatory matters, and work across office locations to deliver high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fund formation, structuring and compliance.
• Bar admission applicable to the office location.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund formation and structuring for private investment vehicles.
• Counsel clients on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Draft and negotiate fund documents and related agreements.
• Work closely with partners, colleagues, and clients across the firm's offices.
• Provide responsive, high-quality client service.

Skills

Fund formation experience

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & negotiating

Client service excellence

Education

Bar admission (US office)

Strong academic credentials

Job description

Locations: Delaware | Florida | Maryland | New Jersey | New York | Texas | Washington, D.C.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Investment Funds Attorney to join our team in one of our Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Texas, or Washington, D.C. offices. You will advise clients on the formation, structuring, and compliance of investment funds as part of a growing, collaborative practice.

What You'll Do

• Advise on fund formation and structuring for private investment vehicles
• Counsel clients on regulatory and compliance matters
• Draft and negotiate fund documents and related agreements
• Work closely with partners, colleagues, and clients across the firm's offices
• Provide responsive, high-quality client service

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in fund formation, structuring, and compliance
• Bar admission applicable to the office location
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent oral and written communication skills