A transatlantic law firm is seeking a Funds Innovation and Knowledge Management Attorney to join its Funds platform in Chicago. This is a non-partnership-track position within the Practice Operations function, with direct accountability to the Funds practice. The role focuses on converting recurring practice workstreams into playbooks, templates, and technology-enabled processes that improve quality, speed, and consistency across fund formation, investor negotiations, side letters, closings, and ongoing fund operations.

The successful candidate will build and maintain Funds knowledge libraries, including model limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letter provisions, investor questionnaires, checklists, closing guides, and regulatory references. They will also identify and pilot AI and legal technology opportunities, prototype tools with attorneys and IT, and drive adoption of standardized workflows across the practice.

This position involves managing innovation and knowledge projects end-to-end, monitoring legal and regulatory developments, and maintaining a 500-hour annual billable expectation on active Funds matters. The role offers the opportunity to work with leading clients, including disruptors and fast-growth companies, in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

JD required and admission to the Illinois Bar
4+ years of relevant experience, preferably in private funds, investment management, or a comparable transactional practice at a top-tier firm or professional services environment
Experience with fund formation, sponsor representation, investor negotiations, side letters, subscription documents, regulatory filings, secondaries, co-investments, continuation vehicles, or fund operations strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to partner with senior attorneys on workflow design, process improvement, knowledge management, and matter delivery
Strong project management, analytical, and drafting skills; excellent judgment in a collaborative, matrixed environment
Must live within a commutable distance to the Chicago office and be willing to come into the office 3-4 days per week

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