Investment Fund Lawyer

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We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 152 billion in assets under management and more than 1800 professionals across 21offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

For this position, we are looking for an investment fund lawyer (ideally German or Luxembourg qualified) for our Zug, Switzerland office (we will also accept applications for our Munich office) focusing on commingled fund structures and separate managed accounts / mandates for the German market. 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 corporate structures), the review of regulatory frameworks (AIFMD, MiFID, etc.), and participation in marketing meetings and meetings with various types of internal stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage complex structuring projects, including the legal, regulatory, operational and project management aspects of each project;
• Draft and / or supervise the drafting of term sheets, limited partnership agreements, articles of association, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters, service and other agreements, for a variety of fund structures and associated products;
• Lead the design, formation, negotiation and drafting of documentation relating to customized separate accounts with a particular focus on the German institutional market (eg. insurance companies, pension funds);
• Oversee marketing registrations in Germany and coordinating advice on local marketing requirements;
• Research and develop customized fund structures for the German market tailored to local legislation and regulations;
• Assume responsibility and ownership for select funds and separate accounts, including maintenance and related processes and procedures, again with a focus on the German market;
• Develop set of skills and general Partners Group know-how, particularly relating to Structuring Services catalogue;
• Interface with Partners Group Structuring Services personnel and operational teams;
• Research legal and regulatory considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions, and have strong awareness of German market standard fund terms;
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors and other service providers.

• Qualified lawyer (preferably German or Luxembourg qualified) with 10+ years of relevant work experience at a top law firm, bank and/or asset manager (preferably focused on private markets investments);
• Fluent German language skills;
• Experience forming and advising on Luxembourg investment funds, with a preference for a candidate who also has experience working with Delaware, Cayman Islands and/or Guernsey investment funds;
• Experience working with and negotiating with institutional investors, including pension plans, insurance companies, endowments and banks;
• In depth knowledge of AIFMD, MiFID and Solvency II all in relation to investment funds
• Strong English language contract drafting skills;
• Experience with different fund structures, securitized vehicles and other innovative structures preferable;
• Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeed;
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills together with an ability to manage multiple projects at any one time;
• Ability to effectively identify and communicate on complex issues and to proactively propose coherent and comprehensive solutions to both internal and external parties
• 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.
• Able to consider varying tax considerations in determining appropriate fund structures
• Able to manage external counsel and meet ambitious fund formation timelines
• Proficient in reviewing and signing off on legal documents for and mentoring more junior professionals
• Ability to work with and influence 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:

• Professional, international working environment;
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company;
• Entrepreneurial culture offering opportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialists;
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities;
• Education assistance program;
• Competitive salary with performance-oriented compensation model;
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service;
• 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.

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