Advising clients on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds, including private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, venture capital funds, and other alternative investment vehicles across diverse asset classes and strategies.
Drafting and negotiating fund formation documents, such as limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, investor side letters, advisory committee agreements, and management company/general partner entity formation documents.
Counseling fund sponsors and institutional investors on fund governance, economic terms, fee structures, and co-investment arrangements.
Ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable securities laws, including requirements under the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act, and advising on specific regulatory matters such as registration/exemption analysis, anti-money laundering requirements, and Form D/Form PF filings.
Conducting due diligence reviews of investment documents, organizational materials, and third-party service provider agreements.
Supporting various fund transactions, including restructurings, secondary transactions, continuation fund vehicles, and fund wind-downs.
Assisting with fund marketing efforts and investor relations, including the review of marketing materials and compliance with advertising rules.
Monitoring and communicating developments in laws, regulations, and market practice affecting the private funds industry.
Collaborating with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive, cross-disciplinary legal advice.
Managing multiple concurrent matters and actively coaching and mentoring junior associates.

Ropes & Gray LLP

Asset Management (Private Funds) Associate

3-6 PQE · August 24, 2026 (Yesterday)

Ropes & Gray LLP

3-6 PQE · August 24, 2026 (Yesterday)

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Corporate · Fund Formation · Funds · Investment Management

Location

Chicago

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Overview

Advising clients on the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private investment funds, including private equity funds, hedge funds, credit funds, venture capital funds, and other alternative investment vehicles across diverse asset classes and strategies.
Drafting and negotiating fund formation documents, such as limited partnership agreements, subscription agreements, private placement memoranda, investor side letters, advisory committee agreements, and management company/general partner entity formation documents.
Counseling fund sponsors and institutional investors on fund governance, economic terms, fee structures, and co-investment arrangements.
Ensuring regulatory compliance with applicable securities laws, including requirements under the Investment Advisers Act and the Investment Company Act, and advising on specific regulatory matters such as registration/exemption analysis, anti-money laundering requirements, and Form D/Form PF filings.
Conducting due diligence reviews of investment documents, organizational materials, and third-party service provider agreements.
Supporting various fund transactions, including restructurings, secondary transactions, continuation fund vehicles, and fund wind-downs.
Assisting with fund marketing efforts and investor relations, including the review of marketing materials and compliance with advertising rules.
Monitoring and communicating developments in laws, regulations, and market practice affecting the private funds industry.
Collaborating with colleagues across practice groups to provide comprehensive, cross-disciplinary legal advice.
Managing multiple concurrent matters and actively coaching and mentoring junior associates.

Trusted recruiters

Top recruiter for this opening
Kate Reder Sheikh
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Kate Reder Sheikh
Major, Lindsey & Africa
Curt Ostosh joined Ropes & Gray’s Chicago office in the Corporate group.
Kate is a rock-star recruiter. She helped me to secure multiple offers from top law firms in the bay, and provided valuable insight and advice at every stage of the process. She was readily available by phone, text and email. Her team ensured my interviews and events were arranged perfectly (important in the days of Zoom). If you are looking to recruit big law in the bay, look no further than Kate.

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Last updated: August 25, 2026

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