Legal Associate-Private Equity

• Understand , coordinate and implement the process by which executes and closes on investments
• Arranging and conducting board meetings, writing up minutes and records and liaising with external SPV service providers as required for the effective execution of investment documents
• Establish and maintain an up-to-date corporate database for all SPV within the Department
• Monitor practices followed at SPVs, and suggest any improvements required in order to comply with corporate substance requirements including Know Your Client and US anti-money laundering requirements
• Coordinate with Audit, Legal, Operations, and Compliance with respect to different aspects of the investment process
• Liaise, and maintain relationships with, internal and external auditors, ISD, legal division, consultants, advisors and SPV managers
• Proactively identify and resolve issues and suggest improvements to processes
• Support more senior colleagues in the implementation of an effective compliance strategy, working closely with relevant internal departments: Internal Audit, Evaluation & Follow-Up Investment Services departments, and external service providers
• Monitor and report on all activities and documentation and their execution of Investment Guidelines policies and procedures
• Assist more senior colleagues in the development of Private Equities corporate compliance policies and the establishment of compliance review procedures both internal and external service providers
• Develop relationships with all relevant internal and external parties, to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and implementation of the compliance and operational risk framework across the organization
• Assist in the preparation of status reports for presentation to senior management.
• Carry out other duties as required

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