At a Glance
- Tasks: Support fund structuring and legal documentation for private debt transactions.
- Company: Kartesia, a leading European specialist in financing small and mid-market companies.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to alternative investments and cross-border transactions in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and enhance your legal expertise in a supportive setting.
- Why this job: Join a team where your organisational skills will make a real impact on fund governance.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Law or related field with 2-5 years of relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Kartesia is an independent and privately-owned European specialist financing small and middle-market companies.
We provide long-term liquidity and credit solutions following a fundamental and disciplined approach, based on our knowledge of the European small and mid-cap corporate market and our extensive professional network.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support the Chief Fund Structuring Officer in all legal, fund governance, corporate, and regulatory matters across the firm's private debt platform.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting fund launches, fund maintenance, transaction execution, regulatory compliance, and investor-related legal documentation.
This position offers significant exposure to fund structuring, alternative investments, and cross-border private debt transactions.
Primary responsibilities will include
- Fund Structuring & Legal Documentation
- Assist in the establishment, restructuring, and winding up investment funds and related entities.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel, fund administrators, depositaries, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Maintain fund constitutional documents, partnership agreements, offering memoranda, and side letters.
- Assist in reviewing, managing, and organizing transaction documentation related to private debt investments.
- Coordinate the execution of legal agreements, including NDAs, Engagement letters, Loan agreements, Fund subscription agreement, and other legal documentation.
- Manage legal document execution processes and maintain electronic document repositories.
- Support closing processes and legal conditions precedent tracking.
- Maintain investor side letter trackers and governance obligations.
- Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Assist with maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
- Support regulatory filings and reporting obligations.
- Maintain registers and records required under applicable regulations.
- Coordinate regulatory requests and information gathering exercises.
- Legal Operations
- Maintain legal databases, templates, and document management systems.
- Track legal costs and external counsel invoices.
- Improve legal and governance processes through standardization and automation initiatives.
- Support special projects led by the Chief Fund Structuring Officer.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Legal Studies, Business Law, Corporate Law, or equivalent.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience within Asset management, Private debt/private credit, Fund administration and having technical knowledge is a plus
• Understanding of
- Alternative Investment Funds
- Fund structures (RAIF, SICAV, SCSp, LP structures)
- Regulatory filings and compliance processes
- Private debt transaction documentation
- Personal Attributes
- A positive “can do” attitude.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with investment, operations, compliance, and finance teams.
Paralegal - Fund Structuring in London employer: Kartesia
At Kartesia, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values detail-oriented professionals who thrive in a dynamic environment. Our collaborative work culture fosters growth and development, providing ample opportunities for employees to enhance their skills in fund structuring and alternative investments. Located in the heart of Europe, we offer a unique chance to engage with a diverse range of clients and transactions, making your work both meaningful and rewarding.
