Our client is seeking an associate with at least three years of relevant asset management regulatory experience to join its Investment Funds Regulatory Practice in Chicago. The role offers substantial exposure to regulatory counseling and compliance matters for investment advisers, family offices, and other financial institutions operating across the private capital markets.
The Work
- Advise investment advisers, family offices, and financial institutions on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters connected to the operation and management of investment funds.
- Counsel clients on regulatory issues affecting private equity, private credit, hedge, and real estate funds, including complex or novel questions as laws and market conditions evolve.
- Analyze Investment Company Act regulatory, status, and structuring issues and develop practical guidance for clients.
- Work on complex corporate transactions involving investment advisers and investment funds, coordinating regulatory considerations with the broader transaction structure.
- Represent and counsel clients in SEC examinations, investigations, and enforcement proceedings, including collaboration with white collar litigation colleagues.
- Support fund sponsors and investors across a range of private capital matters, with opportunities to work with established managers and emerging buyout, venture, and credit fund sponsors.
What You Bring
- At least three years of relevant experience advising on asset management regulatory matters.
- Strong working knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
- Experience providing legal, regulatory, or compliance advice to investment advisers, family offices, or other financial institutions.
- Ability to analyze Investment Company Act regulatory, status, and structuring questions and communicate practical guidance.
- Experience with SEC examinations, investigations, or enforcement proceedings is relevant to the practice.
- Private equity and hedge fund formation experience is helpful.
- Strong judgment and writing skills, with the ability to handle sophisticated regulatory and transactional issues.
Why Consider It
Join a regulatory practice advising a broad range of private capital managers and institutional clients, from established global firms to emerging fund sponsors.
The work spans fund operations, complex structuring, SEC examinations and enforcement matters, and collaboration with a white collar litigation team.
Compensation & Benefits
The broader platform brings together securities, tax, and regulatory capabilities, while a comprehensive benefits and well-being program supports lawyers and their families.
Discretionary bonuses may be available depending on application circumstances and position.
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.