Legal Operations

Investment Funds Attorney (Professional Track)

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Our Investment Funds Group is seeking an attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join our team in New York, Chicago, or Austin. This is a professional-track (non-partnership) role focused on fund formation matters.

In this role, you will work on a range of fund formation matters, including drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters, and coordinating investor closings. Experience with secondary transactions is a plus.

We are looking for someone with strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, sound business judgment, and the ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients on fund formation matters, including drafting and negotiating fund documents and investor side letters.
  • Coordinate investor closings and manage transactional processes.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and well-reasoned work product.
  • Communicate effectively with partners, lawyers, clients, and third parties.
  • Analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles to specific facts.
  • Work under pressure to meet deadlines and manage competing demands.
  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers and staff as needed.

Qualifications:

  • JD and 1–3 years of relevant experience.
  • Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility for remote work.

  • JD and 1–3 years of experience in fund formation or related areas.
  • Drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters.
  • Coordinating investor closings.
  • Experience with secondary transactions is a plus.
  • Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

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