Investment Funds Mid-Level Associate Attorney – Chicago, IL

Am Law Firm | Private Equity Funds | Fund Formation | Investment Management

Estimated Base Salary: $260,000–$390,000 | Depending on Experience

Ready to take your Investment Funds practice to the next level?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is working with a nationally recognized Am Law firm that is actively seeking a talented Mid-Level Investment Funds Associate Attorney to join its Chicago office.

This is an exciting opportunity for a transactional attorney interested in sophisticated investment fund formation, private equity, and investment management matters.

If you're looking for complex transactions, meaningful client responsibility, and the opportunity to work alongside experienced investment funds attorneys, I'd love to connect!

Qualifications

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  Mid-level associate experience in investment funds, private equity fund formation, or investment management.

  
  


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  Experience structuring, forming, and advising private investment funds and their sponsors.

  
  


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  Experience drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, and related fund documentation.

  
  


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  Familiarity with private equity funds, venture capital funds, hedge funds, or other alternative investment vehicles.

  
  


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  Experience advising fund sponsors, investment managers, or institutional investors.

  
  


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  Strong transactional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

  
  


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  Ability to manage sophisticated matters and collaborate with clients and deal teams.

  
  

The Opportunity

The selected attorney will have opportunities to work on sophisticated investment funds matters, including:

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  Private equity and alternative investment fund formation

  
  


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  Fund structuring, organization, and ongoing operations

  
  


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  Investment management and sponsor-side counseling

  
  


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  Limited partner negotiations and investor documentation

  
  


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  Fundraising and capital commitments

  
  


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  Co-investment arrangements and secondary transactions

  
  


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  Advising fund sponsors on complex transactional and regulatory considerations

  
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

✅ Estimated base salary of $260,000–$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications

✅ Sophisticated private equity and investment funds matters

✅ Exposure to fund sponsors, investment managers, and institutional investors

✅ Meaningful transactional responsibility and client interaction

✅ Collaboration with experienced investment funds attorneys

✅ Opportunities for professional development and long-term career advancement

Interested in Learning More?

If you're a Mid-Level Investment Funds Associate Attorney interested in sophisticated fund formation work, competitive compensation, and meaningful career opportunities in Chicago, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Whether you're actively considering a move or simply curious about this opportunity, I'd be happy to share more information.

All inquiries are confidential. Your resume and identifying information will never be shared with a firm without your permission.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174