Job Description
We are seeking a Legal Counsel to support a well-established investment firm specializing in private markets, with a strong focus on sustainability and impact investing. The firm manages significant assets across private equity, private debt, real estate, and infrastructure, leveraging specialized local teams and a global platform to provide high-quality investment management solutions.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate, regulatory, and governance matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, including investment management, administration, distribution, marketing, and NDAs.
- Oversee corporate legal matters, maintaining legal files and statutory registers.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as Compliance, Investment Management, and Operations on legal and corporate projects.
- Liaise with external counsel and support the General Counsel in regulatory compliance.
- Assist the Board and Management Committees with legal tasks, including drafting internal policies, SLAs, and governance documents.
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Your Profile:
- 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in corporate/commercial law, preferably in the financial or investment management sector.
- Strong ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities with a proactive approach.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong understanding of stakeholder needs.
- Fluent in English and German is a plus