Associate — Private Equity Fund Formation, Chicago

Fast-growing private equity fund formation role in a major Chicago office. The team handles fund formation, co-investment structures and secondary transactions for fund sponsors and institutional investors across complex private equity matters.

The role offers substantial client exposure, significant responsibility on transactions and opportunities for professional growth within a broad, collaborative global practice.

Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits program are offered; the team emphasizes mentorship, transaction experience and career development.

• 4–7 years of post-qualification experience, ideally at a large law firm
• Experience representing private fund sponsors and/or institutional investors on fund formation, co-investments and secondaries
• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills; comfort managing client relationships and working on cross-border matters
• Team-oriented, able to take responsibility on matters and contribute to business development