40 Act Attorney

Monroe Capital LLC (collectively with its affiliates Monroe) is a leading private credit asset management firm with approximately $19.4 billion in assets under management as of October 1 2024. The firm was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Chicago and maintains nine additional offices in Austin Boston Farmington CT New York Los Angeles Miami Naples San Francisco and Seoul.

Monroe is seeking a licensed attorney with registered investment funds experience to join our legal team. The attorneys focus will be on registered investment products including privately offered business development companies (BDCs) nontraded BDCs and nonlisted real estate investment trusts (REITs). The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule with an inoffice expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office the other days.

Responsibilities

• Draft review and maintain registration statements and related materials for funds and other securities offerings;
• Coordinate with outside counsel and Monroe Wealth Management team to ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings including registration statement amendments supplements exchange listing applications proxy statements and related filings;
• Support Monroes Wealth Management team in all aspects of daytoday fund investment management and brokerdealer legal and regulatory compliance matters;
• Prepare agendas resolutions investment management agreements and related documents policies and procedures and other materials for investment company board meetings and preparing related minutes;
• Review distribution agreements and other general business contracts related to the registered funds / Wealth Management business; and
• Assist on other departmental projects and tasks as assigned.

• Law degree
• Admitted to any state bar association
• 3 years of experience working at a law firm and or inhouse with a focus on registered investment funds (mutual funds ETFs openended funds) BDCs and/or REITs
• Knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940 the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 the Securities Act of 1933 and the securities Exchange Act of 1934 preferred
• Broker dealer / FINRA experience is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a deadline driven environment as well as contribute to department and organizational special projects
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team which includes the ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Strong attention to detail

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

For Illinois Only: It is expected that the base salary range for this position will be $250000 $350000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors such as skills experiences and qualifications for the role. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical financial and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation sick time and parental leave) dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired the employee will be in an atwill position and the Firm reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Firm or individual department / team performance and market factors.