Senior Associate - Real Estate Funds

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior associate for their Asset Management Group in Chicago. The role involves leading teams in fundraising activities for real estate funds, with a focus on structuring, formation, and management of various real estate investment products.

Duties

• Represent real estate fund sponsors and investors in transactions and negotiations.
• Advise on the formation, structuring, and management of real estate funds.
• Lead teams during fundraising processes for real estate funds.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund offering documents and agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with clients and service providers to facilitate fund closings.
• Prepare and review disclosure documents and investor communications.
• Support due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions.
• Identify and resolve legal issues related to fund operations.
• Monitor changes in laws affecting real estate funds.
• Use AI technologies responsibly for legal research and document review.
• Collaborate with colleagues in related practices and supervise junior team members.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate funds at a global law firm.
• Experience with open-end and closed-end fund structures.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to lead and mentor junior associates.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Illinois.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of real estate fund structures and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven experience with fund structures and investment products.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents.
• Proficiency in AI technologies for legal research.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity policy.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306