Associate - Private Funds/Investment Services (Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; New York, NY) (Chicago)

Our Investment Services team in the Chicago, New York City or Washington, DC office is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of corporate or securities law experience at a law firm.

AboutYou:

• You have 3-5 years of corporate and securities law experience at a law firm, primarily working with SEC-registered investment advisers and private investment funds (specifically private equity, venture capital, real estate and similar investment vehicles).
• You have experience with regulatory and compliance matters regarding federal securities laws, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933.
• You ideally have transactional/mergers & acquisition experience involving investment advisers and/or private investment funds (e.g., adviser M&A, continuation vehicles, secondary transactions, etc.).
• You have experience managing multiple matters simultaneously.
• You have a J.D. degree and strong academic credentials are admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, the applicable jurisdiction (Illinois, New York or District of Columbia).

Please submit the following required documents with your application:

• Resume/CV
• Unofficial Law School Transcript
• Cover Letter (encouraged but not required)

Our Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre‑tax and/or post‑tax Roth 401(k) contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm‑paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well‑being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm‑provided training & professional development programs.
• Work‑Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family‑friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre‑tax commuter benefits, backup child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Compensation:

• $260,000 - $340,000 annual base salary

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who require special assistance or an accommodation during the application and/or recruitment process due to a disability should contact the Vedder HR Department at View email address on apply.placed-app.com. All other attorney and summer associate recruitment inquiries should be directed to the Vedder Legal Recruiting Team at View email address on apply.placed-app.com.