Associate General Counsel

Michael Page International

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$190,000–$210,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Affordable Housing, Attorney, Bar Membership, Benchmarking, Commercial Real Estate, Communication Skills, Community Development, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Due Diligence, Federal Laws and Regulations, Federal Tax, Government, Investment Funds, Investment Services, Investor Relations, Legal, Legal Documents, Loans, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Mail Processing, Mortgage Lending, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Paralegal, Post Closing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Real Estate Development, Securities Law, Tax Regulations, Team Player, Warehousing, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
1 day ago
Large Syndicator Seeking Legal Team AdditionRemote role focused on upper-tier investment funds work, LIHTC.About Our ClientReal estate firm with affordable housing focus.Job DescriptionAdvise on a wide range of transactional matters involving multi-investor and proprietary investment funds and project partnerships, including preparing and negotiating fund agreements and ancillary fund closing documents, preparing and negotiating fund investor side letter agreements, and closing funds. Coordinating fund closings with the Investor Relations Department and managing and overseeing outside legal counsel. Manage paralegal preparation of certificates and other ancillary fund closing documents. Drafting and reviewing post-closing project investment approvals for the Investor Relations Department and coordinating assignment of project investments from warehouse lines of credit to funds. Performing due diligence and managing the negotiation and execution of legal documents related to the closing of fund-level bridge loans and warehouse lines of credit. Handling investor transfer requests, including performance of due diligence and negotiation of transfer documents, and advising the Investor Relations Department on such matters. Advising on matters related to new funds and business initiatives, including tax-related and structural considerations. Reviewing fund agreements and fund investor side letters to determine consent rights concerning a range of matters including waiver of equity benchmarks.The Successful ApplicantA successful Associate General Counsel should have: a law degree from an accredited law school and good academic credentials. US State Bar membership, in good standing. 6+ years of experience in a top law firm or corporate legal department environment involving investment funds, federal tax law, securities, limited partnership law, and limited liability company law. Experience with commercial real estate development and financing (investment and/or lending), preferably involving affordable housing and federal low-income housing tax credits. Familiarity with government programs related to affordable housing and community development a plus, but not required. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. The ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.What's on OfferCompetitive salary. Remote work if not local to Chicago, IL. Discretionary bonus opportunities. Comprehensive benefits package.Contact Jennifer Pettigrew Quote job ref JN-072026-7064403Job SummarySector: Legal. Sub Sector: Attorney - In-house. Industry: Property. Location: Chicago. Contract Type: Permanent. Consultant name: Jennifer Pettigrew. Job Reference: JN-072026-7064403. Job Nature: Hybrid working.

About the Company

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Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.michaelpage.ca/