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Job description
Investment Funds Associate | Chicago, IL | 3–8 Years' Experience | $260,000–$435,000 Base + Benefits & Bonuses | Am Law 100
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national full-service law firm seeking an Investment Funds Associate to join its Chicago, IL office.
This opportunity offers fund formation, sponsor-side structuring, investor negotiations and ongoing investment-management matters for private fund sponsors, asset managers, institutional investors and regulated investment businesses within a nationally recognised private funds and investment management practice. The successful attorney will work closely with partners and senior lawyers, take ownership of substantive matters and gain exposure to high-value work, important clients and cross-practice collaboration.
Company Highlights
Am Law 100 national platform with broad corporate, regulatory, finance and litigation capabilities
Sophisticated work for public and private companies, investment firms and regulated businesses
Recognised strength in private funds and investment management and complementary corporate, regulatory or litigation disciplines
Established teams advising private fund sponsors, asset managers, institutional investors and regulated investment businesses on complex, high-value matters
Meaningful work experiences combined with technical and business-development training
Personalised mentoring, candid feedback and career-stage professional development
In-house coaching resources, including support for legal writing and career planning
Stable, supportive environment prioritising professional success and personal wellbeing
Strong commitment to innovation, service, inclusion and pro bono work
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is an opportunity to join a well-established private funds and investment management practice offering:
Sophisticated private-fund formation and investment-management matters
Exposure across launches, closings, governance and ongoing operations
Meaningful ownership of drafting and investor-negotiation workstreams
Direct access to partners, sponsors and institutional clients
Cross-practice collaboration on tax, regulatory and transactional issues
Strong technical and commercial development
A credible platform for advancement in a specialised practice
The Role
The successful attorney will support and lead key components of private funds and investment management matters, including:
Advise sponsors and managers on fund formation and structuring
Draft and negotiate partnership agreements and offering materials
Prepare subscription documents, side letters and management-company arrangements
Support fund launches, investor closings and ongoing operations
Advise on governance, regulatory and compliance matters
Assist with GP-led transactions, restructurings or secondary matters where applicable
Coordinate with tax, ERISA, regulatory and corporate specialists
Work directly with sponsors, investors and internal client teams
Manage multiple fund workstreams and transaction deadlines
The role offers direct collaboration with partners, senior lawyers and clients, together with increasing responsibility and opportunities to take ownership of important workstreams.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking an investment funds associate with:
Approximately 3–8 years of private-funds, fund-formation or investment-management experience
Experience drafting and negotiating core fund and investor documents
Understanding of sponsor, investor and regulatory considerations
Strong drafting, analytical and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple fund workstreams and closing processes
Excellent communication and client-service skills
Strong academic credentials and sophisticated law-firm experience
Admission to the Illinois Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission promptly
Experience with private equity, venture, credit, real estate or registered-fund products is advantageous.
Compensation and Benefits
The anticipated base salary range is $260,000–$435,000, depending on class year, experience, location, qualifications and other relevant factors.
The firm also offers bonus eligibility, comprehensive health and insurance benefits, retirement support, paid time off, professional-development resources, wellbeing programmes and pro bono opportunities.
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Worksite address
chicago, IL, 60290, US
Who can apply
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