General Counsel - Funds

Hudson are currently working with a private equity real estate firm who are seeking to hire a new General Counsel to lead their legal division.

The responsibilities for the role will include, but not be limited to;

• Reviewing & negotiating documentation including, fund documentation, investment management/asset management agreements, shareholders' agreements, limited partnership agreements, bank facility agreements, inter-company loan agreements, commercial contracts, engagement letters and non-disclosure agreements
• Advising on new and existing funds, including structuring, launch and ongoing maintenance
• Managing fundraisings, including preparing offering memorandums and being the direct contact for potential investors and their legal advisers
• Interacting and providing support to the fund management teams
• Assist on holding company level activities (including strategic matters such as acquisitions), corporate governance and regulatory matters
• Undertaking transactional management and execution
• Appoint and manage external legal counsel, fund administrators and Company Secretary
• Regular liaison with off-shore counsel
• Act as an active member of the Risk and Compliance Committee

The ideal candidate will have/be;

• Qualified Lawyer with 5 years' PQE
• Experience in funds, ideally gained at a leading law firm or in-house at an asset or investment management company
• Expertise in a range of fund structures (both in and outside of the UK) and the operational processes to support them, in particular AIFs and REITs
• Experience in working on fund launches, prospectus / offering memorandums drafting, investment management and asset management agreement drafting and negotiation
• Strong corporate background with exposure to commercial contracts, either through a secondment or a previous in-house role
• Experience in drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements and shareholders' agreements

If you are interested in the role or would like more information then please do get in contract with Ross at Hudson.

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