In-House: Fund Formation Attorney – Principal, Legal Counsel (Chicago/Hybrid)

About the Position:

Our client, a global private markets investment manager, is actively seeking an attorney with 6-10 years of fund formation experience to join its Legal team in Chicago as Principal, Legal Counsel (Fund Formation). This established, employee-owned firm boasts a positive culture of collaboration and a commitment to professional development, with clients including leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.

Local/Illinois attorneys please; no relocates.

Highlights:

· Excellent compensation and benefits

· 100% employee-owned company

· Named a best place to work for money management

· Future opportunity for equity/ownership

· Hybrid position (2 days in office)

Responsibilities:

· Assist with the coordination, structuring, formation and negotiation of private equity/credit investment funds and separate accounts (primarily closed-end funds, but also registered funds)

· Assist with management of corporate documentation, corporate contracting and other general legal matters

· Oversee closing documentation and ensure compliance with company guidelines

· Work closely with business units to identify and address legal and regulatory issues

· Assist with and coordinate offerings, including overseeing documentation and regulatory filings associated with such offerings

· Update policies and procedures as needed and prepare required documentation

· Maintain internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices

· Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

· 6-10 years of sophisticated fund formation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department

· Experience with private investment fund formation and structuring

· Experience advising general partners/management companies on matters related to fund formation and day-to-day operations transactions in fund formation

· Private credit experience is a plus

Location:

Chicago, IL (Hybrid); Local candidates only

Compensation:

The anticipated base compensation for this position is $300,000 - $325,000.

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