Funds Associate (3-5 yrs) – Am Law 100 Firm

Funds Associate (3-5 yrs) – Am Law 100 Firm About the Position Our client, a Midwest-based national law firm, is seeking a funds lawyer (experience with private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds preferred) with 3-5 years of experience to join its Chicago office as an associate. The person in this role will work primarily with the firm’s nationally-recognized Financial Services & Capital Markets group, which counsels a range of clients across the country, including family offices, private investors, closely-held companies, private equity funds, and holdings companies.

Highlights

Best Law Firm of the Year Finalist for 2024

Robust training programs for business and practice development

Recognized by Financial Times as one of the top 25 innovative law firms

Candidate can be based in any office, including the virtual office

Responsibilities

Represent privately-held companies as well as private equity funds looking to strategically invest in the U.S. and internationally

Advise on letters of intent, lead legal due diligence, negotiate transaction documents, handle tasks related to closing of deals

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of experience advising investment funds, as well as investors in such funds, throughout all stages of the funds’ lifecycle

Specific experience with private equity, private credit, and venture capital funds preferred

Excellent academic credentials

Location Chicago, IL (Hybrid/Remote)

Compensation The anticipated base compensation for this position is $215,000 – $285,000.

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