Leading Alternatives Funds Manager – Legal Counsel - Fund Structuring

Location
London (City of), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
06 Nov 2021
Closes
04 Dec 2021
Job Title
In House Counsel
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Leading Alternatives Funds Manager – Legal Counsel - Fund Structuring

The Role:

  • Associate Director level - to join a five-person team responsible for fund legal matters across a wide range of strategies on a global basis.
  • Structuring, negotiation and closing of investors into several pooled funds, co-investment funds, segregated mandates, and similar vehicles, additional fund work  
  • Leverage and bridge financing and carried interest arrangements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advising on fund formations in conjunction with the internal tax team and external counsel, taking the lead on certain funds

• Managing external counsel and the delivery of LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters, management agreements and other contractual arrangements.

• Negotiating with potential investors.

• Contributing to new product approval processes and drafting of PPMs.

• Acting as an internal point of contact for Marketing & Client Relations staff and portfolio managers.

• Work closely with the Fund Administration team & acting as the Legal owner for the newly created funds

Candidate Profile

• UK or other jurisdiction qualified  funds formation lawyer.

• 2-5 years of post-qualification experience either in Private Practice or in-house  

• Private Equity / Credit / Alternatives Experience preferred