Associate - Corporate Asset Management

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly qualified Associate for their Corporate Asset Management practice in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in asset management M&A, including GP stakes and control asset management transactions.

Duties

• Advise on a broad range of transactional matters, including M&A and investment fund transactions.
• Execute full buy-out/control transactions and minority GP stakes transactions.
• Engage in joint venture transactions and management team spin-outs.
• Assist with corporate restructurings, separations, and succession planning.
• Provide additional liquidity solutions, including continuation fund transactions and preferred equity solutions.
• Handle investment regulatory, enforcement, and compliance matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in asset management M&A.
• Experience with GP stakes and control asset management transactions.
• Ability to counsel a diverse array of clients, including asset managers and private equity firms.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Resources for family building and care.
• Support for managing health and future savings.

The Midwest law office started their legal practice thirty years ago. More than one-hundred skilled attorneys are on staff. Areas of specialization are transactional and litigation law. Practice areas are comprehensive. Asset-based lending, bank financing, benefits-compensation, capital markets, environmental litigation, securities litigation-professional liability and transactional tax are some of their practice disciplines. Hospitality, financial services, energy and healthcare are a few of their practice industries. The Midwest practice is known for their legal prowess in tax matters of renewable energy projects.