Senior Investment Funds Lawyer

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 152 billion in assets under management and more than 1800 professionals across 21 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

The Private Wealth Structuring team is responsible for designing and scaling Partners Group’s Private Wealth and semi-liquid platform. It develops innovative investment structures and funds for institutional and private investors globally. Structuring professionals collaborate with the firm’s client relationship management, portfolio management, and operations teams, as well as with clients, external professionals, and regulators. Representative projects include establishing and maintaining open-ended investment vehicles (ELITIFs, Part II SICAV, limited partnerships, and other investment funds), designing and forming bespoke investment structures, reviewing regulatory frameworks, and participating in marketing meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage European Private Wealth structuring initiatives, including the design, formation, and negotiation of semi-liquid products customized for the global investor base.
• Contribute to defining and implementing an optimal product strategy aligned with PG’s ambitions in the Private Wealth and semi-liquid space.
• Develop, maintain, and implement robust processes to ensure smooth product launches and maintenance, with strong controls and minimized risks of errors.
• Manage complex structuring projects from legal, operational, and project management perspectives.
• Draft and review agreements, offering memoranda, articles, limited partnership agreements, side letters, administration agreements, depositary agreements, and other related documentation.
• Research tax, legal, regulatory, and accounting considerations relevant to specific clients, products, and jurisdictions, applying this research to contribute to product innovation and formation.
• Take ownership of all European funds, including designing innovative product features and related processes.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors and service providers cost-effectively.
• Negotiate agreement terms with institutions for portfolio management, advisory, partnership, and distribution opportunities.

What we expect:

• Qualified lawyer based in Zug or London with 5-10 years of relevant experience at a top law firm, bank, or asset manager, particularly in private markets fund formation or investment exposure.
• Extensive experience with private markets funds, evergreen funds, distribution arrangements, securitized vehicles, and other structures.
• Deep legal and regulatory knowledge of Luxembourg investment funds; experience with Cayman, Guernsey, UK, and other funds is desirable.
• Experience setting up funds under European regulations (e.g., AIFMD, MiFID) is essential; knowledge of other global fund regulations (e.g., Advisers Act) is a plus.
• Experience working with a global investor base and distribution partners.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills to handle multiple projects.
• Strong English communication skills; knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

What we offer:

• Career opportunities in a global, fast-paced, and client-oriented environment.
• Learning from leading private market specialists.
• Growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with development opportunities.
• International working environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-based compensation.

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