About the Position:
Our client, a global private markets investment manager, is actively seeking a private equity paralegal to join its Chicago office as a senior associate. This established, employee-owned firm boasts a positive culture of collaboration and a commitment to professional development, with clients including leading public and corporate pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, registered investment advisors, and high net worth individuals worldwide.
Highlights:- Competitive compensation package· 100% employee-owned company· Named a best place to work for money management
Responsibilities:- Draft and manage private equity fund investment documents, including approval materials, subscription agreements, side letters, and AML/KYC records· Oversee the full lifecycle of closings for fund-of-funds investments and co-investment transactions· Act as the primary liaison between internal investment teams and outside counsel, general partners, investors, and other external parties throughout each closing· Maintain organized, compliant closing files and support post-closing document distribution and recordkeeping
Required Qualifications:- At least 4-6 years of transactional paralegal experience gained in-house or at a law firm, with a focus on private equity, M&A, commercial real estate, and/or debt finance work· Proven ability to juggle multiple closings simultaneously and manage complex deal documentation, ideally including experience with private fund or fund-of-funds investments· Solid understanding of global AML/KYC requirements, along with sharp attention to detail and strong organizational and prioritization skills· Bachelor's degree, preferably in law or business administration, with a strong preference for an ABA-accredited paralegal certificate
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Compensation: The anticipated base compensation for this position is $95,000 - $130,000.
About Us:
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