26 August 2026
Key requirements
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school Currently admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing at a global law firm, with a focus on real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and real estate investment products Proven experience working with open-end and closed-end fund structures
The role
Ropes & Gray is seeking an Associate with 5+ years of PQE in Chicago for its Funds and Real Estate practice groups. This senior role will focus on advising on the structuring, formation, and management of real estate funds and co-investment vehicles.
What you'll do
- Represent real estate fund sponsors and investors in transactions and negotiations
- Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and management of open-end and closed-end real estate funds
- Lead teams during fundraising processes for real estate funds
- Draft, review, and negotiate fund offering documents, partnership agreements, side letters, and co-investment vehicle documents
- Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory requirements affecting real estate funds and related products
- Coordinate with clients, investors, and service providers to facilitate fund closings
- Prepare and review disclosure documents and investor communications
- Support due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions and investments
- Identify and resolve legal issues related to fund operations, management, and investor relations
- Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and real estate products
- Use AI technologies responsibly and ethically to enhance legal research and document review
- Work with colleagues in tax, real estate, finance, and regulatory practices
- Supervises junior team members
- Help partners maintain existing client relationships
What we're looking for
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Currently admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois
Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing at a global law firm, with a focus on real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and real estate investment products
Proven experience working with open-end and closed-end fund structures
Experience representing real estate fund sponsors and investors
Strong knowledge of real estate fund structures, securities laws, and regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex legal documents
Proficiency in using AI technologies responsibly and ethically
High attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Willingness and ability to lead and mentor junior associates
Aspiration to help partners maintain existing client relationships and develop into trusted advisors to those clients
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