Fund Formation Associate Attorney

1 week ago


Chicago, IL, United States Direct Counsel Full time
Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation Associate Attorney to join a leading national law firm's private investment funds practice. This position is available in Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, Palo Alto, or San Francisco.
About the Role

The firm is seeking an attorney with 2+ years of private investment fund formation experience. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience representing both sponsors and investors across the full lifecycle of private investment funds.

Key experience includes:
  • Executing fund formation transactions
  • Handling sponsor-level matters, including general partner and management company structuring
  • Assisting with secondary transactions involving limited partner interests or portfolio company interests
  • Advising on a range of complex fund-related matters within a sophisticated corporate practice
Candidates should have prior experience in the corporate department of a national or international law firm and strong academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
Compensation & Benefits
  • Expected annual salary: $235,000+
    (Final compensation depends on location, skillset, and experience.)
  • Full suite of elective benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care resources, and parental support programs
  • Generous firm-paid benefits including parental leave, fertility benefits, four weeks of annual vacation accrual, two weeks of sick leave, and 10 paid holidays each year
  • Detailed onboarding and benefits orientation for all new employees


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