Investment Funds Specialist

3 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States 5 Legal Full time

**About the Role:**

We are seeking an Investment Funds Specialist to join our Private Investment Funds Practice in one of our offices.

The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience representing private fund sponsors and institutional investors on complex fund formation matters. This role involves all aspects of the formation, structuring, capital raising, compliance, and ongoing management of alternative investment funds across strategies.

This position requires strong drafting experience for limited partnership agreements and limited liability company agreements, a solid understanding of market fund terms, and experience reviewing and identifying issues in fund documents on behalf of institutional investors.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with legal and business people from inception through closing are essential. A strong academic record, excellent writing, and oral communication skills are also required.

Estimated salary: $180,000 - $250,000 per year.



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