Structuring Professional

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What It’s About

For this position, we are looking for an investment fund lawyer in our London, UK, Luxembourg or Zug, Switzerland office focusing on semi-liquid, evergreen products with a focus on private markets investments. Partners Group’s structuring team is responsible for developing innovative investment fund structures for institutional and private investors globally. Structuring professionals regularly interact with the firm’s client relationship management, investment and operations teams as well as with clients, external professionals and regulators. Representative projects include, for example, the design, formation and negotiation of bespoke solutions, the establishment of fund vehicles (limited partnerships and other investment funds/solutions such as ELTIFs and SICAVS), the review of regulatory frameworks (AIFMD, MiFID, UCITS, etc.), and participation in marketing meetings.

Main Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage complex structuring projects from an operational and project management aspect
• Lead distribution efforts and client conversions
• Lead the design, formation and negotiation of customized separate accounts for leading international, institutional investors
• Draft and/or review documentation relating to a variety of fund structures
• Assume responsibility and ownership for select funds and separate accounts, including maintenance and related processes and procedures
• Develop set of skills and general Partners Group know-how, particularly relating to Structuring service catalogue and relevant interfaces with (operational) teams
• Research legal and regulatory considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors and other service providers
  

What We Expect

• Qualified professional with 4-6 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 registered funds, evergreen funds, distribution arrangements, insurance dedicated funds, securitized vehicles and other innovative structures
• In depth regulatory knowledge in relation to investment funds (AIFMD, MiFID, UCITS, etc.)
• Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeed as well as collaborate in the office
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills to manage multiple projects at anytime
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics with both internal and external parties
  

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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