Private Equity Funds Associate

Job overview

The Private Equity Funds Associate role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. Winston & Strawn LLP is described in the posting as a top 50 AmLaw firm. The associate supports private equity fund sponsors and institutional investors through fund formation, documentation review, and negotiation. The work contributes to clients’ fund structuring and related transactions, drawing on knowledge of securities rules and regulations.

What you'll do

• Assist private equity fund sponsors with fund formation, including preparing and negotiating private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, and ancillary agreements
• review fund documentation for institutional investors and negotiate fund terms
• structure and draft governing documents for fund management companies and general partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

private equity

fund formation

funds associate

fund documentation

partnership agreements

securities regulation

institutional investors

illinois bar

chicago il

winston & strawn llp

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 4–6 years of significant private equity fund formation and related matters experience and requires admission to the Illinois bar. Experience with private equity secondary transactions is helpful.

About the employer

Winston & Strawn LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.