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Chicago – Investment Management Group – Mid-Level Associate

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Flom LLP
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
pThe a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/capabilities/practices/investment-management"Investment Management Group/a of the a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/locations/americas/chicago"Chicago office/a is looking for a mid-level associate (class of 2022-2020) with experience in 1940 Act registered funds and business development company work. High level of academic achievement and experience in the investment management group of a peer firm is preferred.  The group is also flexible in considering candidates based in our NY office as well./pp/ppSkadden’s Investment Management Group advises funds, fund sponsors, underwriters and other service providers on the structuring, offering, operation, ongoing financing and regulation of registered investment companies, including closed-end funds, mutual funds and ETFs, and business development companies, for whose boards of directors we also provide corporate and regulatory advice. We have played a major role in key developments and innovations in the investment management arena, including advice with respect to listed and non-traded and privately offered closed-end funds and business development companies, rights offerings for closed-end funds, preferred stock and other leveraging strategies for closed-end funds and  business development companies, and other types of emerging registered and regulated investment company structures and strategies. We work closely with our MA colleagues on 1940 Act matters in connection with asset manager MA transactions. Qualified candidates should be admitted to practice law in Illinois. The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $310,000 to $390,000 annually.  Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. This position may be eligible for a discretionary year-end bonus./pp/ppIn addition, associates who join Skadden laterally participate in an enhanced mentor program, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions. /pp/ppThese efforts, along with our a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/careers/attorneys/experienced-attorneys/americas"professional development and other Skadden benefits/a, including a hybrid work model*, offer a dynamic environment where all can shape their own career trajectories while contributing to groundbreaking legal work. We also have an extensive pro bono program that allows attorneys to devote, and receive credit for, time for myriad causes that spark their interests and matches those interests with the legal needs in the community./pp/pp*Our current hybrid work model consists of working Monday through Thursday in the office. Attorneys also receive the opportunity to work remotely for specified periods throughout the year./pp/ppstrongEEO Statement/strong/ppSkadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, marital or familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual and reproductive health decisions, disability, any protected military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic or dating violence, sexual assault or offense, or stalking./pp/ppApplicants who require an accommodation during the application process should contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735-2176./pp/ppstrongSkadden will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance./strong/pp/ppstrongAdditional Employment Notices/strong/ppa target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/-/media/files/careers/eeo/equal_employment_opportunity.pdf"Skadden Equal Employment Opportunity Policy/a/ppa target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/-/media/files/careers/eeo/federal_employment_laws.pdf"Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Law/a/ppa target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/-/media/files/careers/eeo/applicantshaverightsundercaliforniaemploymentlaw.pdf?pdf=1"Applicant Have Rights Under California Employment Law/a/ppa target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://transparency-in-coverage.uhc.com/"Transparency in Coverage Rule/a/ppa target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/privacy-statement"Skaddens Privacy Statement/a/ppa target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.skadden.com/careers/associate-salary-information"Associate Salary Information/a/pp /p

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