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Fund Formation Associate (2-6 yrs) – Industry Leading Practice of Am Law 50 Firm
Fund Formation Associate (2-6 yrs) – Industry Leading Practice of Am Law 50 FirmMcCormack Schreiber Legal Search • Chicago, IL, United States
Fund Formation Associate (2-6 yrs) – Industry Leading Practice of Am Law 50 Firm

Fund Formation Associate (2-6 yrs) – Industry Leading Practice of Am Law 50 Firm

McCormack Schreiber Legal Search • Chicago, IL, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Fund Formation Associate (2-6 yrs) – Industry Leading Practice of Am Law 50 Firm

About the Position :

Our client, a top international law firm based in Chicago, is actively seeking an investment funds attorney to join its Chicago office as an associate. With a team of attorneys in North America, Europe and Asia, this firm has the largest, most active investment funds practice of any law firm in the world. Attorneys in this practice advise a wide range of investment fund clients, from top global asset managers to first-time sponsors, on legal, regulatory, tax, and commercial matters and represent leading institutional investors worldwide, including sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and corporations.

Highlights :

  • Chambers-ranked Banking and Finance practice
  • Named in Bloomberg Law’s inaugural list of “Leading Law Firms” 2025
  • Ranked as one of the Best Law Firms in Chicago by Vault Law
  • Recognized on Time Magazine’s and Statista’s 2025 list of “America’s Best Midsize Companies” based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth and more
  • Strong well-being initiatives

Responsibilities :

  • Advise private equity firms and investment managers on the formation, structuring and operation of private investment funds
  • Handle ongoing compliance of investment companies
  • Prepare filings for open and closed-end funds and review fund agreements
  • Required Qualifications :

  • 3-6 years of experience representing fund sponsors in the formation, structuring and operation of investment funds
  • Background practicing at a leading national or international law firm
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Location : Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

    Compensation :

    The anticipated base salary range for this position is $235,000 – $390,000.

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