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In-House: Fund Formation Attorney – Principal, Legal Counsel Hybrid Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Position: In-House: Fund Formation Attorney – Principal, Legal Counsel (Chicago/Hybrid)
In-House:
Fund Formation Attorney – Principal, Legal Counsel (Chicago/Hybrid)
Our client, a global private markets investment manager, is actively seeking an attorney with 8-11 years of fund formation experience to join its Legal team in Chicago as Principal, Legal Counsel (Fund Formation). This established, employee-owned firm boasts a positive culture of collaboration and a commitment to professional development, with clients including leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.
Highlights:
Excellent compensation and benefits
100% employee-owned company
Named a best place to work for money management
Future opportunity for equity/ownership
Hybrid position (2 days in office)
Responsibilities:
Assist with the coordination, structuring, formation and negotiation of private equity/credit investment funds and separate accounts (primarily closed-end funds, but also registered funds)
Assist with management of corporate documentation, corporate contracting and other general legal matters
Oversee closing documentation and ensure compliance with company guidelines
Work closely with business units to identify and address legal and regulatory issues
Assist with and coordinate offerings, including overseeing documentation and regulatory filings associated with such offerings
Update policies and procedures as needed and prepare required documentation
Maintain internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices
Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned
Required Qualifications:
8-11 years of sophisticated fund formation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Experience with private investment fund formation and structuring
Experience advising general partners/management companies on matters related to fund formation and day-to-day operations transactions in fund formation
Private credit experience is a plus
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid);
Local candidates only
Compensation: The anticipated base compensation for this position is $300,000 – $325,000.
About Us: McCormack Schreiber Legal Search is Chicago’s leading legal search firm. We leverage our more than 30 years of experience in the Chicago legal market to assist attorneys and paralegals seeking new opportunities and employers searching for top legal talent.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services
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Title: In-House: Fund Formation Attorney – Principal, Legal Counsel Hybrid
Company: McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Financial Law), Finance & Banking
