Description:

How You'll Contribute:
As the Associate Counsel, Investments, you will play a critical role in managing transactional legal matters for our investments team. You will ensure compliance, support due diligence, and provide legal expertise to drive seamless investment operations. This position requires a collaborative professional who values precision and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

What You'll Do:
  • Transactional Support:
  • Review due diligence materials, confidentiality agreements, term sheets, and transaction documents.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external counsel to ensure successful transaction execution.
  • Manage the transaction closing process, ensuring all deliverables and conditions are met
  • Investment Compliance:
  • Monitor and report investment compliance to ensure adherence to the Investment Advisors Act.
  • Conduct and document AML/KYC searches, addressing follow-up matters.
  • Update investment policies and distribute relevant documents to stakeholders
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support:
  • Assist with audit confirmations, corporate minutes, and other documentation.
  • Partner with departments like Internal Audit, Communications, and Legal & Compliance to fulfill investment-related requirements

What You'll Bring:

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
  • Active license to practice law in any U.S. state.

Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of legal experience in investments, insurance, or asset management.
  • Preferred experience in an AmLaw 200 firm or corporate legal department

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Strong understanding of investment transactions, including debt, equity, and fund investments.
  • Proficiency in AML/KYC processes and legal compliance standards.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while fostering collaboration and inclusivity

Where You'll Work:

  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Work Arrangements: Mostly On-Site
  • Travel Requirements: Travel not required/likely