Structuring Paralegal

Partners Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution is seeking a Paralegal in Singapore to manage internal structuring projects. The role involves coordinating regulatory requirements, managing external legal advisors, and supporting project management. Candidates should have around 3 years of experience in relevant fields, strong analytical and communication skills, and knowledge of fund structures. The company offers a collaborative environment with competitive benefits, including wellness packages and vacation days.

Benefits

25 vacation days annually

Competitive benefits

Education assistance program

Company paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Around 3 years of relevant work experience at a law firm, bank or asset manager.
• General knowledge of global fund jurisdictions and fund structures.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Manage structuring projects from a legal and regulatory aspect.
• Conduct research on legal and regulatory considerations.
• Draft submissions to internal committees regarding fund formations.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

Paralegal certification or equivalent education

Job description

For this position, we are looking for a paralegal in our Singapore or London office focusing on managing internal structuring projects and initiatives. Partners Group’s structuring team is responsible for developing highly innovative investment structures for investors globally. At Partners Group, the structuring team plays a pivotal role in fund strategy and development, as well as ongoing servicing and maintenance. Structuring team members work closely with the firm’s client relationship management, investment and operations team, external service providers as well as with clients to deliver market leading products.

What will you be responsible for

• Efficiently managing structuring projects from a legal, regulatory, operational and project management aspect. This includes coordinating regular fund document updates to align with regulatory requirements, coordinating ad-hoc amendments in relation to platform wide changes, preparing investor communication and coordinating internal processes to track investor consent, etc.
• Assuming responsibility and ownership for certain fund structuring processes
• Conducting research on legal and regulatory considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions
• Instructing and managing external legal advisors and other service providers
• Creating, collating and maintaining trackers and overviews on certain internal processes for record keeping and/or decision-making purposes
• Assisting in general administrative tasks and corporate actions related to investment funds such as term extension, name change, LPA change (process wise rather than drafting the legal documents)
• Creating, collating, updating overviews to assist with various processes such as fund formation, marketing, invoices, MFN etc.
• Managing and maintaining the marketing disclosures for various jurisdictions in offering documents
• Drafting submissions to internal committees regarding fund formations and projects
• Liaising with service providers and internal teams to maintain oversight and timely payment of legal invoices
• Preparing MFN election sheets
• Maintaining document databases and organization

What we expect

• Paralegal with around 3 years of relevant work experience at a law firm, bank or asset manager (preferably focused on private markets investments)
• General knowledge of global fund jurisdictions and fund structures
• Experience in project management
• Self-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeed
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills to manage multiple projects at any one time
• Highly detail oriented with strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate complex topics with both internal and external parties

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. Our offerings include:

• Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 25 vacation days annually
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Education assistance program
• Lunch stipend