What it's about
For this position, we are looking for an investment fund lawyer (preferably Luxembourg qualified) for our Zug, Switzerland office (and will also accept applications for our Luxembourg office) focusing on commingled fund structures and separate accounts. 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 customized separate accounts, the establishment of fund vehicles (limited partnerships and other investment funds), the review of regulatory frameworks (AIFMD, MiFID, etc.), and participation in marketing meetings.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Efficiently manage complex structuring projects, including the legal, regulatory, operational and project management aspects of each project
2. Draft term sheets, limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters, service and other agreements, for a variety of fund structures and associated products
3. Lead the design, formation, negotiation and drafting of documentation relating to customized separate accounts for leading international, institutional investors
4. Oversee marketing registrations in jurisdictions globally and coordinate advice on local marketing restrictions
5. Research and develop customized fund structures such as rated note structures and securitization vehicles
6. Draft and/or review documentation relating to a variety of fund structures
7. Assume responsibility and ownership for select funds and separate accounts, including maintenance and related processes and procedures
8. Develop set of skills and general Partners Group know-how, particularly relating to Structuring service catalogue and relevant interfaces with (operational) teams
9. Research legal and regulatory considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions, and have strong awareness of market standard for fund terms
10. Instruct and manage external legal advisors and other service providers
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What we expect
11. Qualified lawyers (preferably Luxembourg qualified) with 8+ years of relevant work experience at a top law firm, bank or asset manager (preferably focused on private markets investments)
12. Experience forming and advising on Luxembourg investment funds, with a strong preference for a candidate who also has experience working with Delaware, Cayman Islands and/or Guernsey investment funds
13. Experience working with and negotiating with institutional investors, including pension plans, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds and banks
14. In depth knowledge of AIFMD, MiFID and Solvency II all in relation to investment funds
15. Strong English language contract drafting skills
16. Experience with different fund structures, securitized vehicles and other innovative structures preferable
17. Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeed
18. Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills together with an ability to manage multiple projects at any one time
19. Ability to effectively identify and communicate on complex issues and to proactively propose coherent and comprehensive solutions to both internal and external parties
20. Knowledge of fund structures for private equity, private real estate, private debt and private infrastructure which may include limited partnerships, LLCs, corporate entities, trusts, REITs, rated note funds, etc.
21. Able to consider varying tax considerations in determining appropriate fund structures
22. Able to manage external counsel and meet ambitious fund formation timelines
23. Proficient in reviewing and signing off on legal documents for and mentoring more junior professionals
24. Ability to work with a successful sales team on new fund strategies
What we offer
Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace, and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded.
We offer:
25. Professional, international working environment;
26. Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company;
27. Entrepreneurial culture offering opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists;
28. Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities;
29. Education assistance program;
30. Competitive salary with performance-oriented compensation model;
31. Lunch allowance;
32. One-month sabbatical after every five years of service;
33. Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities.
At Partners Group, we thrive on new ideas for the benefit of our clients, our employees and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and support diversity of perspectives. Our working environment is humble, inclusive and transparent and the structure of the firm is flat.