Corporate-Investment Funds Associate Attorney

A law firm based in Chicago is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate-Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advising clients on private equity fund formation and related operational matters.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support to clients on private equity fund formation, including drafting and negotiating fund documentation.
• Conduct legal research to stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices in investment funds.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to analyze and structure complex investment transactions.
• Review and assess fund operational matters, addressing regulatory compliance issues and ensuring adherence to legal standards.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law, with a focus on private equity fund formation.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar or eligibility for admission through reciprocity.
• Proven track record in providing legal support for investment funds and related corporate transactions.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities for fund documentation.
• In-depth understanding of investment fund regulations and compliance.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently when necessary.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in legal analysis and documentation.

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.