Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a long-term contract engagement in Chicago, Illinois. This role will focus on legal review, drafting, and advisory work tied to a portfolio of venture funds that have reached the end of their operating term and are moving through wind-down activities.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and prepare legal documents related to venture funds, investor rights, asset matters, and stockholder arrangements.
• Advise on the legal steps required to wind down multiple established funds in accordance with governing agreements and applicable obligations.
• Examine fund documentation to confirm closure requirements, investor interests, and post-term responsibilities are properly addressed.
• Support scenario-based legal actions for portfolio companies, including matters involving dissolved entities, acquired businesses, or ongoing operations.
• Communicate directly with clients, investors, and other stakeholders to gather information, coordinate execution of documents, and obtain required signatures.
• Assess ownership and distribution considerations when fund-held interests must be transferred, sold, or returned to investors.
• Organize and apply existing legal templates while tailoring language to fit specific fund, shareholder, and transaction circumstances.
• Provide clear legal guidance on fund structure, investor relationships, and agreement terms to help stakeholders understand available options and required next steps.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in good standing.
• At least 7 years of legal experience, with strong exposure to contract drafting and agreement review.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shareholder rights, asset agreements, stockholder agreements, and fund-related legal documentation.
• Experience advising on entity wind-downs, fund closure matters, or similar end-of-life legal processes.
• Strong background in client communication and managing document execution with multiple parties.
• Familiarity with civil litigation concepts, including motions, briefing, and discovery.
• Ability to analyze complex legal scenarios and provide practical, business-oriented recommendations.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$60 to $80 per hour.