Our client is seeking a Chicago-based attorney with 1–3 years of experience to work on investment fund formation matters. This professional-track, non-partnership-track position offers substantive drafting, investor-side negotiations, and closing coordination within an investment funds group.
The Work
- Draft and negotiate organizational documents for investment funds, helping develop the terms and structure that govern each fund.
- Prepare and negotiate investor side letters, addressing investor-specific arrangements as part of fund formation work.
- Coordinate investor closings, tracking details and communications to support timely and accurate completion.
- Communicate with clients, lawyers, staff, and third parties, responding efficiently and producing well-reasoned work product.
- Analyze legal issues and apply research and legal principles to the facts of fund formation matters.
- Contribute to secondaries transactions when relevant; prior experience in this area is a plus.
What You Bring
- Juris Doctor degree and 1–3 years of directly applicable legal experience.
- Experience representing clients in investment fund formation matters.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters.
- Experience coordinating investor closings.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
- Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience is preferred.
- Secondaries transaction experience is a plus.
Why Consider It
Build focused experience across fund formation, investor negotiations, and closing coordination while working within an investment funds group.
The professional-track structure is non-partnership track, and the role offers regular client and team interaction.
The work arrangement includes regular in-office presence with some flexibility to work from home.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated hiring range is $135,000–$300,000, depending on market and qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
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.