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Senior Counsel / Senior Investment Fund Lawyer
Location:
Baar, CH
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We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.
What it's about
Partners Group is seeking an experienced senior investment funds lawyer to join our private markets structuring team in Zug, Switzerland.
This is a senior fund formation role with three core responsibilities:
owning, drafting, developing and maintaining legal fund formation templates and documentation standards used across the business globally
drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund formation and separate account documentation for live transactions; and
training, supervising/overseeing and developing junior lawyers in fund formation drafting, negotiation and execution
The role is focused on private markets offerings for a global investor base. We are open to candidates with a European market focus, provided they are comfortable advising on fund formation matters in an international context and identifying, managing and coordinating the legal and regulatory issues relevant to globally offered products.
You will work closely with client relationship management, investment, operations, tax, compliance and other legal colleagues, as well as with external counsel and service providers, to support the design, formation, documentation and execution of commingled funds and separate managed accounts / mandates.
What you will do
Lead the development, drafting, maintenance and governance of fund formation templates, precedents, playbooks and documentation standards used across the business globally. You will be drafting agreements directly and reviewing drafting by external legal counsel
Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation for live fund formation transactions and separate accounts, including term sheets, LPAs, constitutional documents, PPMs, subscription agreements, side letters, investment management agreements and related documents
Train, supervise, mentor and develop junior lawyers in fund formation drafting, negotiation, issue-spotting and transaction execution, including reviewing work product and helping build team know-how and consistency
Advise on the legal structuring, formation and documentation of private markets products, including commingled fund structures and customized separate account / mandate solutions
Identify, assess and help coordinate cross-border legal and regulatory issues relevant to products offered to a global investor base, including European and US regulatory considerations where relevant
Work closely with internal stakeholders across legal, tax, compliance, operations, investment and client teams to deliver commercially practical, well-documented and scalable structuring solutions
Manage external counsel efficiently across jurisdictions and oversee delivery of high-quality legal advice and transaction documentation
Support the continuous improvement and standardization of legal terms, documentation processes and fund formation execution across the platform
Communicate complex legal and structuring issues clearly and effectively to senior internal stakeholders and contribute to strategic product and execution discussions
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What we expect
Qualified lawyer (preferably English or US qualified) with 12+ years experience in private markets (of which a significant portion focused on fund formation), gained at a leading law firm, financial institution, asset manager or similar platform
Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund formation documentation for private markets products and separate accounts
Demonstrated experience owning or materially contributing to template suites, precedents, documentation standards or legal playbooks used across multiple transactions or products
Proven ability to lead live fund formation matters with a high degree of autonomy, judgment and attention to detail
Excellent drafting, legal analytical and communication skills
Strong experience training, supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers or other legal professionals
Experience advising on private markets fund structures across one or more key jurisdictions, such as Luxembourg, Delaware, Cayman Islands and/or Guernsey
Strong understanding of legal and regulatory considerations relevant to private markets fund formation and fundraising, particularly in a European context, and the ability to operate effectively on products intended for a global investor base
Experience working with institutional investors and negotiating with sophisticated counterparties, including pensions, insurance companies, banks, endowments or similar investors
Commercially minded, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, with the ability to balance legal risk, business objectives and execution timelines
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across functions, jurisdictions and seniority levels
Fluent English required; additional languages are a plus
This is an opportunity to play a leading role in how private markets products are documented, negotiated and scaled across a global top-tier investment platform. The position offers a combination of technical fund formation work and document standardization, live transaction execution, hands-on negotiation and problem solving and people development, and would suit a lawyer who combines strong legal drafting skills with sound judgment, commercial awareness and a genuine interest in building capability within a high-performing team.
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 a fantastic opportunity for you to grow:
Competitive compensation package with performance-based bonuses that reward your achievements
Professional, international working environment with global exposure
Challenging, rewarding career opportunities within our expanding company
Collaborative culture with hands-on training and dedicated mentorship programs
PG Academy - our dedicated learning and development platform for continuous growth
One-month sabbatical after every five years of service to recharge and explore
State-of-the-art building featuring diverse dining options in our on-site restaurant
Daily lunch allowance to fuel your success
Complimentary gym access and fitness classes to maintain your work-life balance
Engaging office events, team activities, and volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities
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