Legal Counsel - Funds

Waterland Private Equity; Bussum; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Bussum is looking for a Legal Counsel – Funds to manage fund and regulatory matters. The role includes supporting fund structuring, ensuring compliance with EU regulations such as AIFMD and AML/KYC, and collaborating with investment teams. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience in a legal setting and strong Dutch and English skills. The position offers a full-time contract, a dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in a law firm or asset management.
• Experience with fund structuring and compliance.
• High degree of professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Support fund structuring and review legal documents.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and liaise with authorities.
• Ensure compliance with EU financial regulations.

Skills

Fund structuring

Compliance programs

Regulatory filings

AIFMD knowledge

AML/KYC knowledge

SFDR knowledge

Dutch proficiency

English proficiency

Job description

Job Title and Location

Legal Counsel – Funds (m/f/x), based in Bussum, Netherlands. Part of Waterland’s Central Services team (Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, UK) consisting of over 50 specialists responsible for legal, reporting, accounting, tax, investor relations, technology, HR, Responsible Investing and marketing functions.

What will be your impact?

The Legal Counsel – Funds will focus on fund and regulatory matters, compliance and risk management, ensuring Waterland operates in line with European regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Support fund and investment structuring (fund formation, fund restructurings, secondary transactions, carried interest arrangements, employee participation plans, capital calls, distributions, fund financing) and review related legal documents (LPA, PPM, side letters and subscription documents).
• Coordinate regulatory filings and liaise with supervisory authorities.
• Advise investment teams on fund documentation.
• Ensure compliance with AIFMD, SFDR, GDPR, AML/KYC and other EU financial regulations, including monitoring regulatory developments.
• Draft, update and maintain policies, registers, reporting frameworks and internal procedures.
• Respond to investor and LP due‑diligence requests and support regulatory inspections, depositary requests, audits and marketing material compliance reviews.
• Manage relationships with legal and notarial advisors.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in a top‑tier law firm, asset management firm or private equity house.
• Experience with fund structuring, compliance programs and regulatory filings.
• Strong knowledge of AIFMD, AML/KYC, SFDR and other European fund regulations.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Sound judgement and ability to analyse situations and information.
• Profound knowledge of Dutch and English.

Personal Attributes

A down‑to‑earth and open team player, possessing good communication and conviction skills, decisiveness, a creative yet pragmatic attitude, initiative‑driven curiosity and passion.

Well‑organised, pro‑active, detail‑oriented, capable of multi‑tasking and meeting tight deadlines. Works consistently with software tools. Takes responsibility for tasks at hand. Applies strong theoretical knowledge to practical situations, considering the company risk profile and goals.

Benefits and Work Environment

Full‑time employment contract. The role is based in our Bussum office. An international environment with extensive learning opportunities and early responsibility. We encourage true team spirit, creating an inclusive and dynamic working environment that supports career growth. Work‑life integration and hybrid working are important to us.

Seniority Level, Employment Type, Job Function, Industries

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative and Legal
• Industries: Financial Services and Legal Services