Corporate Legal Asset and Portfolio Fund Management professional

Deutsche Bank AG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is looking for a Corporate Legal Asset and Portfolio Fund Management professional to provide legal support for asset management and portfolio governance. This role involves negotiating commercial contracts, assisting in management recruitment processes, and managing relationships with service providers. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of PQE experience, strong communication skills, and be qualified in England and Wales. The position is located in London, offering flexibility and a range of benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Non-contributory pension scheme up to 10%

Private medical cover

Generous parental leave packages

Corporate volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PQE experience at a national or international law firm of repute.
• Experience with infrastructure fund clients preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage and progress workstreams independently.

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio companies in commercial contract negotiations.
• Assist with recruitment processes for management team members.
• Liaise with external counsel on management incentive plans.

Skills

4+ years PQE experience

Corporate and commercial contract law

Strong workload management

Good communication skills

Fluent English

Education

Qualified in England and Wales

Job description

Job Description

Employer: DWS Group

Title: Corporate Legal Asset and Portfolio Fund Management professional

Location: London

About DWS: Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change. Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry‑leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment. We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform. As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’. As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions. Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future. And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders. This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career. This is your chance to invest in your future.

Team / division overview

This role will sit in the DWS Private Equity Infrastructure business ("DWS Infrastructure"), which acquires and manages equity investments in businesses that provide essential infrastructure services across the transportation, energy, digital and social infrastructure sectors. With investment teams located in Europe, the business has a strong European footprint and is focused on managing infrastructure portfolios that can meet the needs of institutional investors and private clients worldwide. The division has funds under management of c. €24.4 billion.

Role Details

As a Corporate Legal Asset and Portfolio Fund Management professional you will be supporting the investment and asset management teams on a variety of legal aspects of asset management and portfolio company related matters. We currently have c. 17 assets under management, with that number growing as we continue to deploy capital.

Responsibilities

• Providing support for our portfolio companies on key commercial contract negotiations (eg. project agreements, standard form services or customer agreements) including liaising with management teams and legal teams in our portfolio companies.
• Providing support on the recruitment process for management team members, including review and negotiation of service contracts and employment arrangements, engagement letters with recruiters and appointment of non-executive directors.
• Liaising with external counsel on the implementation of management incentive plans, including amendments to shareholders agreements, articles of association, share issuances and capitalisation of funding.
• Assisting with execution of arrangements for new joiners and leavers to management incentive plans.
• Assisting with corporate governance matters for our portfolio companies, including liaising with outsourced corporate service providers.
• Attending Investment Committee meetings and preparing records of the meetings.
• Providing a first point of contact for and managing the relationship with our outsourced service providers and the investment team on negotiations of NDAs, release letters and engagement letters and managing the relationship.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years PQE experience at a national or international law firm of repute with experience in general corporate and/or commercial contract law matters.
• Experience working with infrastructure fund clients preferred, but not essential.
• In-house experience preferred (including secondments), but not essential.
• Ability to manage and progress workstreams independently while also working within a team environment.
• Strong workload management and prioritisation skills.
• Good communication skills, including ability to distil complex legal matters for the communication and discussion with the investment team members.
• Qualified in England and Wales; dual qualification in any European civil law jurisdiction would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Language requirements: English (fluent); proficiency in any other European language would also be beneficial.

What We’ll Offer You

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work – feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. We’ll give you access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

Some of our core benefits include:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• A non‑contributory pension scheme, up to 10%.
• Physical and mental health well‑being benefits including private medical cover, a complimentary GP service and the support of mental health first Aiders.
• Family‑friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages, healthcare plans and travel insurance.
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy focused on combatting climate change and achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to partner organisations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities.

Adjustments and Accessibility

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long‑term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from talented people from all cultures, countries, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations. We are committed to providing a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

We at DWS are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, one that embraces dialogue and diverse views, and treats everyone fairly to drive a high‑performance culture.

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