Job Description
About Kirkland & Ellis
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
The Senior Legal Operations Analyst is a member of the Investment Partnerships Group, which is responsible for the analysis, administration, and recordkeeping of the investment program on behalf of the Firm’s partners. The Senior Legal Operations Analyst will work directly with senior managers and partners of the Firm, with a focus on preparing subscription materials for investments, and coordinating with legal teams and attorneys for administration requests related to the program’s investments (including AML / KYC, LPA amendments, and general correspondence).
The ideal candidate will possess paralegal (or comparable) experience in one or more areas including private funds, M&A, private equity, debt finance, asset-backed securitization, investment management, and/or venture capital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
• Prepare/review subscription documentation and supporting documentation related to new investments.
• Coordinate with legal teams and attorneys for administration requests related to the program’s investments (including AML / KYC, LPA amendments, and general correspondence).
• Support the subscription, documentation, and fundraise processes with respect to internal entities.
• Manage the input of data (e.g., new investors/funds) into software management system.
• Actively participate in / contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Involvement in complex projects and initiatives with other members of the team and partners at the Firm.
Qualifications & Requirements
• The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of private funds or corporate paralegal (or comparable) experience with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• The candidate must be self-starting, proactive, self-confident, organized, and a team player who can also work independently and sometimes assertively.
• The candidate must have a strong customer service orientation, good people skills, and must be comfortable working with all levels of the Firm (both individually and collaboratively).
• An understanding of leading practices related to the private market investing process is a plus.
• Experience with Dynamo or other similar software a plus.
• A general aptitude in Excel and Word is desired with some experience with general accounting software and database software is a plus.
Technologies/Software
• MS Office with emphasis on Excel skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This job operates in a professional office environment.
How To Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, ****** orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm.
At Kirkland & Ellis, we are united in our ambition and drive to move forward. We share core values that help us achieve excellence: collaboration, talent empowerment, service, inclusion, respect and gratitude. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in the brightest talent and encourage a diversity of perspectives and strengths to create dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of their field. Our talented professionals show up every day knowing they will engage in meaningful work, continuous learning and professional development.
As one of the world’s leading law firms, we serve a broad range of clients with market-leading practices in private equity, M&A and other complex corporate transactions; investment fund formation and alternative asset management; restructurings; high-stakes commercial and intellectual property litigation; and government, regulatory and internal investigations. We handle the most complicated and sophisticated legal matters because we don’t just meet industry standards, we create them. We bring innovation and entrepreneurialism to every engagement and, as a result, have long-standing client relationships with leading global corporations and financial sponsors. With 6,500 employees (including more than 3,500 lawyers) operating from 21 offices across the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we are one of the largest law firms in the world and a top financial performer.
Essential Job Functions
The Senior Legal Operations Analyst is a member of the Investment Partnerships Group, which is responsible for the analysis, administration, and recordkeeping of the investment program on behalf of the Firm’s partners. The Senior Legal Operations Analyst will work directly with senior managers and partners of the Firm, with a focus on preparing subscription materials for investments, and coordinating with legal teams and attorneys for administration requests related to the program’s investments (including AML / KYC, LPA amendments, and general correspondence).
The ideal candidate will possess paralegal (or comparable) experience in one or more areas including private funds, M&A, private equity, debt finance, asset-backed securitization, investment management, and/or venture capital.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
• Prepare/review subscription documentation and supporting documentation related to new investments.
• Coordinate with legal teams and attorneys for administration requests related to the program’s investments (including AML / KYC, LPA amendments, and general correspondence).
• Support the subscription, documentation, and fundraise processes with respect to internal entities.
• Manage the input of data (e.g., new investors/funds) into software management system.
• Actively participate in / contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Involvement in complex projects and initiatives with other members of the team and partners at the Firm.
Qualifications & Requirements
• The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of private funds or corporate paralegal (or comparable) experience with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• The candidate must be self-starting, proactive, self-confident, organized, and a team player who can also work independently and sometimes assertively.
• The candidate must have a strong customer service orientation, good people skills, and must be comfortable working with all levels of the Firm (both individually and collaboratively).
• An understanding of leading practices related to the private market investing process is a plus.
• Experience with Dynamo or other similar software a plus.
• A general aptitude in Excel and Word is desired with some experience with general accounting software and database software is a plus.
Technologies/Software
• MS Office with emphasis on Excel skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• This job operates in a professional office environment.
How To Apply
Thank you for your interest in Kirkland & Ellis LLP. To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply Now."
Equal Employment Opportunity
All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, ****** orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Closing Statement
The www.kirkland.com job postings and recruiting mailbox are for candidates only. If you are a recruiter, search firm or employment agency, and do not have a signed contract with Kirkland & Ellis LLP ("K&E") and have not been asked specifically to submit candidates, you will not be compensated in any way for your referral of a candidate even if K&E hires the candidate. Direct contact with K&E employees in an attempt to present candidates is inappropriate and will be a factor in determining any future professional relationship with the Firm.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Legal Operations Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.