Corporate Associate — Investment Funds

Job overview

The Corporate Associate — Investment Funds role is listed in Chicago, IL, with additional locations in New York, Boston, Houston, San Diego, and Washington, D.C. Compensation is $260,000–$365,000 per year. Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking an associate for its Investment Funds Practice, which advises fund sponsors globally. The associate supports fund sponsors on formation, structuring, fundraising, operational matters, and regulatory compliance across asset classes. The role contributes legal advice and transaction work for investment-fund clients and requires at least three years of relevant experience.

What you'll do

• Advise on private equity fund formation and fund operational matters
• support structuring and fundraising of private investment funds
• handle sponsor internal arrangements
• address regulatory and compliance matters related to investment funds. Requires at least three years of experience in these areas, strong academic credentials, and drafting, negotiation, and client-management skills.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

corporate associate

investment funds

chicago il

new york

boston

houston

san diego

washington dc

direct counsel

$260k–$365k/year

private equity fund formation

fundraising

regulatory compliance

sponsor representation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Multiple listed office locations; practice advises global fund sponsors on structuring, fundraising, and regulatory compliance.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.