ASSET MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations: Chicago, IL | New York, NY

Additional Locations Available - full list found at the bottom of this description.

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 50 firm, is seeking a skilled Asset Management Associate Attorney to join its dynamic Investment Management Practice in Chicago or New York. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven mid-to-senior-level associate to work on a sophisticated platform advising private fund sponsors and investment advisers on a range of regulatory and transactional matters.

Candidate Profile:

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.

• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing.

• 5-8 years of substantive experience in asset management, investment adviser compliance, and private fund formation.

• Proven experience advising clients on the structuring, formation, and ongoing operations of private investment funds, including private equity and hedge funds.

• Familiarity with the Investment Advisers Act and a desire to develop deep subject-matter expertise in this area.

• Demonstrated ability to counsel fund sponsors and investment advisers on regulatory compliance and governance matters.

• Strong drafting skills, including experience with fund documents, compliance policies, and advisory agreements.

• Prior experience at a large law firm is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise fund sponsors and investment advisers on the formation, structuring, and management of private funds.

• Provide regulatory counsel, with a focus on compliance with the Investment Advisers Act and related securities laws.

• Draft, review, and negotiate offering documents, fund agreements, and compliance materials.

• Guide clients through examinations, audits, and filings with regulatory agencies.

• Collaborate with cross-practice teams to deliver comprehensive legal support.

• Serve as a trusted adviser to clients, offering practical and strategic legal advice.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to become a core member of a nationally recognized investment management group within a leading AmLaw firm. You will work alongside experienced practitioners and have direct exposure to a diverse client base, including fund managers, institutional investors, and financial services firms. The firm fosters a collaborative culture that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and client service excellence. Attorneys are empowered with early responsibility, robust training, and the resources of a top-tier platform to grow their practice.

Our client is strongly committed to community engagement and serving the public interest as one of the first law firms to implement pro bono initiatives. They are consistently ranked within the top 15 of The American Lawyer Pro Bono Scorecard. Whether based in Chicago, New York, or another office, you'll be joining a law firm with strong values, on a team committed to innovation and excellence in the evolving asset management space.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Includes a salary range of $365,000 to $435,000, commensurate with experience, and a discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) and other retirement plans; HSA/FSA; flexible vacation time; 20 weeks of paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; commuter benefits; and relocation expense reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Include flexible hours, reduced hours targets during ramp-down and ramp-up, overnight breast milk delivery for traveling mothers, backup child and elder care benefits, emotional wellness resources, and robust professional development programs.

Application Requirements:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

All Locations

CA (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Silicon Valley)

DC (Washington)

FL (Miami)

IL (Chicago)

NC (Charlotte)

NY (New York)

TX (Dallas, Houston)

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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