Fund Formation Associate (2+ yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

Fund Formation Associate (2+ yrs) – Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position:
Our client, a highly-regarded international law firm, is actively seeking a lawyer with private investment fund formation experience gained at a large law firm to join its practice in Chicago. This nationally Chambers-ranked practice group advises funds ranging from $5 million to over $1 billion across a range of industries, including internet, social media, clean technology, healthcare, and biotechnology.

Highlights:

• Chambers-ranked practice
• Ranked as one of the best companies to work for in the country
• Recognized by Fortune for charitable endeavors and pro bono work
• Named in People magazine’s Companies That Care list for its compassion towards employees
• Industry-leading technology

Responsibilities:

• Represent sponsors and investors in private investment funds
• Handle fund formation transactions, sponsor-level transactions, and secondary transactions related to limited partner and/or portfolio company interests
• Counsel clients on fund regulatory and compliance matters

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of private investment fund formation experience
• Large law firm experience preferred
• Top academic credentials

Location:
Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $235,000+.