Principal, Legal Counsel – Fund Formation
Listed on 2026-02-08
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Law/Legal
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Financial Law -
Finance & Banking
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
NEW:
Principal, Legal Counsel – Fund Formation (8-15 yrs)
About the Position:
Our client, a global private markets investment manager, is actively seeking an attorney with 8-15 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.
Local/Illinois attorneys please; no relocates.
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 (3 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:
- 8-15 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.
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