Adams Street Partners

Associate, Legal (Fund Formation & Investments Paralegal)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Sponsorship not specified$55k-$75kDetected 103 days ago

M&ACustomer SupportCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

The firm is 100% employee-owned, which fosters a positive and unique culture of collaboration, intellectual rigor, integrity, and a commitment to professional development.
For the eighth year in a row, Adams Street was named one of Pension & Investments' Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2025.
Adams Street is considered a private markets pioneer and was inducted into the Private Equity Hall of Fame in 2000.

Responding to investor and fund general partner requests in connection with closings and amendments as well as supplemental information requests.
Adams Street Partners' methodology to calculate Assets Under Management (AUM) is based on fund net asset value (NAV), plus unfunded commitments, plus leverage, but excluding the effect of subscription lines of credit.

Undergraduate degree, ideally with a business administration or law focus, is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program is strongly desired.
Two to three years paralegal or legal project assistant experience in corporate/transactional law practice setting with exposure to with private equity fund structures.
Experience assisting with multiple closings preferably in private equity fundraising and investing, mergers and acquisitions, and/or debt finance.
Knowledge of and experience using document management systems, electronic data rooms, legal focused and general AI systems and MS Office suite required.
Ability to work independently and on a team.

Managing and organizing transactional documentation, ideally in the areas of private equity fundraising and/or investments.
Familiarity with global Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) laws and regulations.
Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
Interest in staying abreast of industry trends, product knowledge and trends in marketing and investor relations.
Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to learn new and complex concepts.
We seek an individual who is self-disciplined and customer service oriented with the following characteristics:
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$55,000 - $75,000 USD

package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance.
Highlights include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match; profit sharing; flexible spending accounts (FSA); and paid parental leave, including adoption.
Employees also receive generous paid time off, commuter benefits, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, and access to additional voluntary benefits.

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