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Associate - Private Funds/Investment Services (Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; New York, NY)

Vedder Price
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), employee discount
United States, New York, New York
1633 Broadway (Show on map)
May 13, 2026
At Vedder, we know that great people are key to our success. We understand the importance in offering outstanding opportunities to work in well-respected practices and with talented and experienced colleagues-serving a prestigious client base across the globe. If you want the chance to learn and grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading. The Opportunity: We have an exciting opportunity for a corporate associate to join the Investment Services team in our Chicago, New York, or Washington, DC office. Our cohesive and collaborative team has a diverse and unique multidisciplinary practice that gives you the opportunity to work closely with shareholders and to participate in business development and client-facing activities. Our platform supports and encourages career development and thrives on excellent client service. About You: You have 3-6 years of corporate and securities law experience at a law firm, primarily working with SEC-registered investment advisers and private investment funds (specifically private equity, venture capital, real estate funds, etc.); You have experience with regulatory and compliance matters regarding federal securities laws, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933; You ideally have transactional/mergers & acquisition experience involving investment advisers and/or private investment fund (e.g., adviser M&A, continuation vehicles, secondary transactions, etc.); You have experience managing multiple matters simultaneously; and You have a J.D. degree and strong academic credentials and are admitted in (and in good standing with), or taking steps to become admitted in, the applicable jurisdiction (Illinois, New York, or District of Columbia). About Us: We offer top-tier, interesting work in a more personalized work environment. We allow you to accept as much responsibility and client contact as you are ready to assume. We provide substantial professional development assistance in the form of training, mentoring and performance feedback. Our compensation and benefits structure is competitive. We offer a hybrid work policy with three days a week in-office attendance and two days remote. We offer comprehensive business development training to attorneys at all levels. We offer a clear and transparent path for elevation to Shareholder, along with ongoing mentorship and guidance to achieve the same. Our Benefits: At Vedder, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our Associates' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes: Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with class year and experience. Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program. Retirement Planning: Opportunity to make traditional pre-tax and/or post-tax Roth 401K contributions through payroll deductions; plans are administered by Vanguard. Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being. Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days. Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training & professional development programs. Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies. Additional Perks: Employee discount programs, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Milk Stork, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more. Compensation: $260,000 - $340,000 annual base salary Equal Employment Opportunity: Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify. Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedder.com.