Assistant General Counsel

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Wheaton, IL (Onsite)
Compensation: $150K–$240K + Bonus DOE

Skills: Investment Management, Private Funds, Private Equity, Fund Formation, Securities, Investment Adviser Compliance, Fund Compliance, SEC Regulations

Our client is a leading investment management firm specializing in investment solutions and portfolio management. They are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel with a strong background in investment management, private funds, private equity, and securities law to join their legal team.

In this role, you will:

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to investment management, private funds, private equity, and other alternative investments.
• Advise on compliance with applicable federal securities laws and regulations, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.
• Support the formation, structuring, management, and registration of investment funds, including mutual funds and private funds.
• Draft and review fund-related documentation, including limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, side letters, offering materials, registration statements, and shareholder reports.
• Advise on private equity investments, fund investments, co-investments, and other alternative investment transactions.
• Attend fund board and committee meetings and advise on governance, fiduciary, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with investment management and fund operations.
• Conduct legal due diligence and provide transactional support for investments, M&A, and other strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with investment, compliance, business, and operational teams, as well as outside counsel, on a variety of investment management matters.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by Senior Corporate Counsel.
  

Must-Have Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in investment management, private funds, private equity, or related financial services.
• Direct experience with private funds, fund formation, private equity, or alternative investments.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws and investment fund regulations.
• Experience advising investment advisers, asset managers, private funds, or institutional investors.
• Strong drafting, transactional, legal research, and due diligence skills.
  

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Prior experience at a large or Am Law law firm.
• Experience with SEC regulatory matters, Investment Adviser compliance, or Investment Company Act matters.
• Experience with mutual funds or other registered investment products.