McCormack Schreiber Legal Search · 11 hours ago
In-House: Principal, Legal Counsel - Fund Formation (8-15 yrs) - Chicago/Hybrid
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$300K/yr - $325K/yr
8+ years expMcCormack Schreiber Legal Search is a leading legal search firm in Chicago, and they are seeking an experienced attorney to join their client's Legal team as Principal, Legal Counsel specializing in Fund Formation. The role involves coordinating the structuring, formation, and negotiation of private equity investment funds, managing corporate documentation, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory issues.
Professional ServicesRecruitingStaffing Agency
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Amy Leafe McCormack
Responsibilities
Assist with the coordination, structuring, formation and negotiation of private equity/credit investment funds and separate accounts (primarily closed-end funds, but also registered funds)
Assist with management of corporate documentation, corporate contracting and other general legal matters
Oversee closing documentation and ensure compliance with company guidelines
Work closely with business units to identify and address legal and regulatory issues
Assist with and coordinate offerings, including overseeing documentation and regulatory filings associated with such offerings
Update policies and procedures as needed and prepare required documentation
Maintain internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices
Perform other ad hoc projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
8-15 years of sophisticated fund formation experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department
Experience with private investment fund formation and structuring
Experience advising general partners/management companies on matters related to fund formation and day-to-day operations transactions in fund formation
Preferred
Private credit experience is a plus
Benefits
Excellent compensation and benefits
100% employee-owned company
Named a best place to work for money management
Future opportunity for equity/ownership
Hybrid position (3 days in office)
Company
McCormack Schreiber Legal Search
Founded in 1998 by Amy McCormack and Gay Schreiber, McCormack Schreiber is Chicago’s leading legal search firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Gay Rineberg Schreiber
Founder and Co-President
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