Fund Formation/Investment Management Associate (Mid-to-Senior-Level)

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-to-senior-level associate to join their Fund Formation/Investment Funds team in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in structuring and forming private investment funds, negotiating with fund investors, and handling fund operational issues.

Duties

• Collaborate with senior leadership at fund manager clients.
• Structure and form private investment funds.
• Negotiate with fund investors.
• Handle fund operational issues.

Requirements

• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Active member of the New York, Illinois, or Washington, D.C. bar.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Bar membership in New York, Illinois, or Washington, D.C.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Proficiency in fund structuring and formation.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Virtual health services.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid family leave and sick time.
• Vacation time.
• College savings plan.
• Transportation benefit.
• Back-up child care.
• Pet insurance.
• Excess liability insurance.

Commitment, value, excellence, and professional development draw associates to this AmLaw100 firm. This firm has been ranked regionally and nationwide for its vast array of varied practice groups, particularly its corporate practice. Associates are drawn to the collaborative effort at this firm, describing their colleagues as patient and willing to teach. Additionally, the efforts the firm makes to develop careers is appealing to attorneys at this firm. The firm puts emphasis on its diversity, as well as its pro bono requirement hours. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.