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Sr. Paralegal, Alternative Investments

Chicago, IL, USFull-time$74k–$126k2026-11-06 → 2026-11-09
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Senior Paralegal supporting the firm's alternative investments business (private equity, hedge funds, real assets, fund-of-funds) by managing legal tasks for fund formation, offerings, investor onboarding, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

Senior IC paralegal (asset management legal)

Builds

Private fund documentation, regulatory filings, and investor onboarding processes

Domain

Financial services / Alternative investments / Securities law

Required skills

Private fund structure knowledge, Securities Act/Investment Advisers Act expertise, ERISA/benefit plan status review, AML/KYC coordination, regulatory filing preparation (Form D, Form ADV, Form PF), legal research, document drafting and review, stakeholder management, deadline management

Preferred skills

Experience with private placement memoranda, limited partnership agreements, subscription documents, side letters, SEC EDGAR processes, legal database management

Technologies

SEC EDGAR, legal databases

Responsibilities

Support private fund formation and offerings by preparing and coordinating fund documentation; Conduct legal research and review investor subscription documents for eligibility; Prepare and file regulatory filings; Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders; Manage closing checklists and track side letter obligations; Mentor new paralegals

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC