Associate

The role

Ropes & Gray is seeking an Associate to join its Funds practice in Chicago. This role requires 2+ years of PQE and focuses on advising clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and operation of private investment funds across a range of asset classes and strategies
• Draft and negotiate fund formation documents, including limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, investor side letters, and advisory committee agreements
• Counsel fund sponsors and institutional investors on fund governance, economic terms, fee structures, and co-investment arrangements
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws, including requirements under the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act
• Advise on regulatory matters, including registration and exemption analysis, anti-money laundering requirements, and Form D and Form PF filings
• Conduct due diligence reviews of investment documents, organizational materials, and third-party service provider agreements
• Support fund restructurings, secondary transactions, continuation fund vehicles, and fund wind-downs
• Assist with fund marketing efforts and investor relations, including review of marketing materials and compliance with advertising rules
• Draft and negotiate management company and general partner entity formation documents
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive, cross-disciplinary legal advice
• Monitor and communicate developments in laws, regulations, and market practice affecting the private funds industry
• Manage multiple concurrent matters and actively coach and mentor junior associates

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