Senior Paralegal, Alternative Investments & Fund Compliance

The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Trust Company is seeking a Senior Alternative Investments Paralegal to support the asset management and private funds businesses. You will conduct complex legal research, draft fund documents, and coordinate investor onboarding, closings and regulatory filings under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters and ensuring compliance with SEC rules and blue-sky laws.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of paralegal or legal department experience.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Experience in corporate law, asset management or large law firm investment management.
• Knowledge of financial services and alternative investment products.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and teamwork.
• Self-motivated with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support private fund formation and offerings, including drafting related agreements and documents.
• Coordinate investor onboarding, closings and related regulatory filings.
• Assist with Form ADV, Form PF and other regulatory reporting.
• Review fund documentation and notices for deadlines and compliance.
• Maintain fund entity records and assist with launches and closings.
• Liaise with portfolio management, fund administrators and outside counsel.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior paralegals.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Corporate law

Team cooperation

Legal research

Education

Paralegal degree

Paralegal certificate

Job description

The Northern Trust Company is seeking a Senior Alternative Investments Paralegal to support the asset management and private funds businesses. You will conduct complex legal research, draft fund documents, and coordinate investor onboarding, closings and regulatory filings under supervision.

Responsibilities include reviewing partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters and ensuring compliance with SEC rules and blue-sky laws.