Job Description

Our Client is a leading investment specialist with a global client base and a broad range of investment programs.

They are seeking a German-speaking Private Markets Fund Counsel to join their Private Market Operations Fund Formations Team, advising on fund structuring, legal, regulatory, and tax matters across a diverse range of private market products.

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the structuring and setup of investment funds and managed accounts, including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, fund-of-funds, and separate managed accounts domiciled in Luxembourg, Ireland, Delaware, or Cayman Islands.
• Oversee cross-functional project management, coordinating with legal, tax, and investment teams to ensure timely fund launches.
• Draft and review fund offering documents and lead negotiations with potential investors in collaboration with external legal and tax advisers.
• Provide expert guidance on legal, regulatory, and operational aspects of private market funds.
• Ensure compliance with relevant investment, tax, and insurance regulations, with attention to investor-specific requirements.

Your profile:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in fund formation, ideally in-house at a financial institution focused on private market products; prior law firm experience is a strong asset.
• Law degree from a top university; additional qualifications such as LL.M. or a business degree are advantageous.
• Strong legal drafting skills and solid understanding of fund operational implications.
• In-depth knowledge of private market fund terms, legal, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Proven leadership experience, commercial mindset, and ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Proficient in English and German, including advanced legal drafting skills.
• Collaborative team player with an independent working style and strong client service orientation.

Could this be the right opportunity for you? Please do not hesitate to send us your CV to be considered for this recruitment process.

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