Senior Investment Funds Lawyer

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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.

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.
• Develop, maintain, and implement robust processes, ensuring 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 clients, products, and jurisdictions, applying research to innovate and form products.
• Take responsibility for all European funds, including designing innovative features and related processes.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors and service providers cost-effectively.
• Support business development efforts, including presentations and client meetings.
• Negotiate agreement terms with institutions for portfolio management, advisory, and partnership 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, especially in private markets fund formation or investment exposure.
• Extensive experience with private markets funds, evergreen funds, distribution arrangements, securitized vehicles, and innovative structures.
• Deep legal and regulatory knowledge of Luxembourg investment funds; experience with Cayman, Guernsey, UK funds is desirable.
• Experience in establishing funds under European regulations like AIFMD, MiFID; knowledge of other global fund regulations is a plus.
• Experience working with a global investor base and distribution partners.
• Self-motivated, proactive, eager to learn and succeed.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills.
• Excellent English communication skills; proficiency in other European languages is a plus.

What we offer:

• Career growth in a global, dynamic, client-oriented environment.
• Learning opportunities from leading private market experts.
• Growth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with development prospects.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

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