Funds/Investment Management Attorney - Hybrid

Job Description

About the Role:

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Lateral Link is working directly with the Hiring Partners of a prominent Private Funds/Investment Management group in Chicago looking to add a strong associate attorney with 3+ years of post-JD experience to its thriving team. This opportunity is exclusive to Lateral Link, and the role is not publicly posted.

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Candidates must have 3+ years of experience representing asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms and other global market participants, such as commodity pools and proprietary trading firms, at a nationally recognized law firm or in a relevant in-house role at an asset manager, hedge fund, private equity firm or similar market participant. Investment management experience is required.

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The role offers:

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• Cravath-scale comp
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• Entrepreneurial, supportive culture focused on attorney investment and development
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• Transparent management
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• Tremendous formal and informal mentorship
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• Flexible hybrid work schedule
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• Clear path to partnership in this highly prioritized practice group
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• Full year-end bonus even if you join in 2026
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• Significant signing bonus
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This is a great opportunity for someone who's excited about the prospect of joining a vibrant, close-knit Funds/Investment Management group and being an integral part of its growth in Chicago. Top law school academics, and an active license to practice law in Illinois (or the ability to waive in) are required. *Please note: litigators and recent law school graduates will not be considered for this role.*

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If you have the above experience and are interested, please apply here or reach out directly to View email address on ziprecruiter.com for a confidential call.