Senior Associate - Asset Management Transactions (5-8 PQE) (Chicago)

Senior Associate – Asset Management Transactions (5–8 PQE)

About the Opportunity
A leading global law firm is seeking a highly qualified Senior Associate to join its market-leading Asset Management Transactions practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions across the global asset management and financial services sector.

The team advises on the full spectrum of corporate transactions involving asset managers, investment funds, broker-dealers, financial advisors, and other ancillary financial services businesses. With deep industry expertise, strong regulatory capability, and a truly global platform, the practice supports clients in navigating complex transactions while managing risk and achieving strategic business objectives.

The Practice
The team works across the US, Europe, Middle East, and Asia, advising a diverse client base including asset managers, private equity firms, GP staking firms, banks, insurance companies, other financial institutions, founders, management teams, and boards of directors.

Core areas of work include:

Asset management M&A and investment fund transactions
Full buy-out and control transactions
Minority GP stakes transactions
Joint ventures
Management team spin-outs, lift-outs, and carve-outs
Corporate restructurings, separations, and succession planning
Continuation fund transactions
Preferred equity solutions
Structured and synthetic secondaries
LP portfolio sales
NAV financings
Strip sales and tender offers
Investment regulatory, enforcement, and compliance matters

The Role
This position is suited to a 5th through 8th year associate with strong experience in asset management M&A, particularly GP stakes and control transactions.

Key responsibilities include:

Advising clients on complex M&A transactions involving asset managers and investment platforms
Leading GP stakes and control asset management transactions
Supporting joint ventures, carve-outs, restructurings, and strategic investments
Advising on liquidity solutions including continuation funds, preferred equity, and secondaries transactions
Working closely with clients on transaction structuring and execution
Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams on regulatory, financing, and strategic matters

Candidate Profile

Minimum 4 years’ experience in asset management M&A from a leading law firm
Strong experience in GP stakes and control asset management transactions
Exposure to sophisticated private equity and investment fund structures
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transaction management skills
Strong academic credentials
Commercially minded with excellent client-facing skills
Ability to manage complex cross-border matters in a fast-paced environment

Why Apply

Join a top-tier global Asset Management Transactions practice
Work on some of the most sophisticated transactions in the market
Exposure to leading sponsors, financial institutions, and investment platforms
Collaborative international platform with high-quality deal flow
Outstanding long-term career progression opportunities