Senior Investment Funds Lawyer (London)

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 the establishment and maintenance of open-ended investment vehicles (ELITIFs, Part II SICAV, limited partnerships and other investment funds), design and formation of bespoke investment structures, review of regulatory frameworks and participation in marketing meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage European Private Wealth structuring initiatives, including the design, formation and negotiation of semi-liquid products customized to accommodate the applicable global investor base.
• Contribute to defining and implementing an optimal product strategy aligned with PG’s ambition in the Private Wealth and semi-liquid space.
• Contribute to developing, maintaining and implementing robust processes, resulting in smooth product launches and product maintenance, with strong controls and minimized risks of errors.
• Efficiently manage complex structuring projects from a legal, operational and project management aspect.
• Draft and/or review agreements, offering memoranda, articles, limited partnership agreements, side letters, administration agreements, depositary agreements and other documentation relating to a variety of investment structures.
• Research tax, legal, regulatory and accounting considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions and apply research to contribute to product innovation and product formation.
• Assume responsibility and ownership for all European funds, including design of innovative product features and maintenance and related processes and procedures.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors and other service providers in a cost effective manner.
• Negotiate agreement terms with institutions for portfolio management/advisory and other partnership and distribution opportunities.

What we expect:

• Qualified lawyer based in Zug or London with 5-10 years of relevant work experience at a top law firm, bank or asset manager, whereby direct private markets fund formation and/or investment exposure is key.
• Direct and profound working experience with private markets funds, evergreen funds, distribution arrangements, securitized vehicles and other innovative structures.
• In depth legal and regulatory knowledge in relation to Luxembourg investment funds is essential, and experience working with Cayman, Guernsey, UK and other investment funds is desirable.
• Substantial experience in setting up funds subject to European regulations (for example AIFMD, MiFID, etc.) is essential and other key global fund regulations (e.g. Advisers Act) is desirable.
• Experience working with a global investor base, including distribution partners.
• Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeed.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills to manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills is essential, with other European language skills desirable.

What we offer:

• Career opportunity in a global, fast-paced & dynamic and client-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists.
• Growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with significant development opportunities.
• International working environment.
• Competitive salary with performance-related compensation model.

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