Funds Legal Counsel, Global Large-Cap Private Equity Firm, London, UK - PER, Private Equity Recruitment in London - eFinancialCareers

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About our client

Our client, a global large-cap private equity fund is currently looking to hire a Funds Legal Counsel to join its London office to be part of the global legal team. The firm, which is well established within the industry, currently invests through multi-asset classes. It has a strong international presence and has performed extremely well in recent times. Due to growth and plans to close on multiple fundraises over the next few years, the fund is therefore looking to add the expertise of an experienced private equity funds lawyer to the team. What the job involves

• Take charge of structuring and establishing the firm's funds from start to finish
• Prepare, review and negotiate all essential documentation for fund formation
• Serve as the lead legal architect for fund frameworks in multiple jurisdictions
• Provide guidance on fund economics and structural aspects
• Act as main legal contact point for LPs during fundraising activities
• Direct and coordinate external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage ad-hoc corporate and business-based legal tasks when needed

• Experienced in private equity or private credit fund formation
• Experience can be gained from private practice or in-house within a fund
• Good knowledge of multiple regulatory frameworks
• UK qualified solicitor
• Commercial mindset and a hands on attitude