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The Private Wealth Structuring team is responsible for designing and scaling Partners Group’s Private Wealth and semi-liquid platform. It develops innovative investment structures and funds for institutional and private investors globally. Structuring professionals collaborate with the firm’s client relationship management, portfolio management and operations teams as well as with clients, external professionals and regulators. Representative projects include, for example, the establishment and maintenance of open-ended investment vehicles (ELITIFs, Part II SICAV, limited partnerships and other investment funds), design and formation of bespoke investment structures, review of regulatory frameworks and participation in marketing meetings.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage European Private Wealth structuring initiatives, including the design, formation and negotiation of semi-liquid products customized to accommodate the applicable global investor baseContribute to defining and implementing an optimal product strategy aligned with PG’s ambition in the Private Wealth and semi-liquid spaceContribute to developing, maintaining and implementing robust processes, resulting in smooth product launches and product maintenance, with strong controls and minimized risks of errorsEfficiently manage complex structuring projects from a legal, operational and project management aspectDraft and/or review agreements, offering memoranda, articles, limited partnership agreements, side letters, administration agreements, depositary agreements and other documentation relating to a variety of investment structuresResearch tax, legal, regulatory and accounting considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions and apply research to contribute to product innovation and product formationAssume responsibility and ownership for all European funds, including design of innovative product features and maintenance and related processes and proceduresInstruct and manage external legal advisors and other service providers in a cost effective mannerSupport business development efforts (presentations, client meetings, etc.)Negotiate agreement terms with institutions for portfolio management/advisory and other partnership and distribution opportunities

What We Expect

Qualified lawyer based in Zug or London with 5-10 years of relevant work experience at a top law firm, bank or asset manager, whereby direct private markets fund formation and/or investment exposure is keyDirect and profound working experience with private markets funds, evergreen funds, distribution arrangements, securitized vehicles and other innovative structuresIn depth legal and regulatory knowledge in relation to Luxembourg investment funds is essential, and experience working with Cayman, Guernsey, UK and other investment funds is desirableSubstantial experience in setting up funds subject to European regulations (for example AIFMD, MiFID, etc.) is essential and other key global fund regulations (e.g. Advisers Act) is desirableExperience working with a global investor base, including distribution partnersSelf-motivated and proactive individual with strong desire to learn and succeedExcellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills to manage multiple projects at any one timeStrong written and verbal English language skills is essential, with other European language skills desirable

What We Offer

Career opportunity in a global, fast-paced and dynamic and client-oriented environmentOpportunity to learn the business from some of the world’s leading private market specialistsGrowth-oriented entrepreneurial culture with significant development opportunitiesInternational working environmentCompetitive salary with performance-related compensation model

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