CareerPlan

Sr. Paralegal, Alternative Investments

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

Core

Senior paralegal supporting the firm's alternative investments business (private equity, hedge funds, real assets) by managing fund formation, investor onboarding, regulatory filings, and transaction closings.

Role type

Senior IC paralegal (alternative investments)

Builds

Private fund offerings and transaction documentation

Domain

Financial services / Alternative investments

Required skills

Private fund structure knowledge, Securities Act/Investment Advisers Act expertise, investor eligibility verification, regulatory filing preparation, complex legal research, document drafting, stakeholder coordination, deadline management

Preferred skills

Experience with large law firms or corporate legal departments, knowledge of SEC EDGAR/blue sky processes, mentoring ability

Technologies

SEC EDGAR, legal databases

Responsibilities

Prepare and review private placement memoranda and fund governing documents; Conduct independent legal research on securities laws; Manage investor onboarding and AML/KYC reviews; File regulatory forms (Form D, Form ADV, Form PF); Coordinate fund closings and capital calls; Maintain legal entity records; Mentor junior staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC