Our Client
Our client, a leading financial technology platform, is currently hiring a Fund Lawyer to join its international legal team based in London.
The focus will include representing them in EMEA distribution agreement negotiations as well as supporting the launch of their private funds for its EMEA and APAC clientele on a wide spectrum of matters, including marketing and fund formation and structuring. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in both drafting and negotiating fund documents, distribution agreements and placement agreements. The candidate will work closely with the Head of Legal and will be an integral part of the global legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and meaningfully contribute to the expansion of a growing business.
Main Duties
Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:
Negotiate various agreements with counterparties including many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated private banks, and distribution and placement agents
Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements and related private fund legal documentation
Coordinate with outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate and fund investment work
Drive legal projects with on-time and on-budget results
Perform ad hoc research projects
Your Profile
Desire to work at a high-growth company in a fast-paced environment, reshaping the alternative investment ecosystem
2-4 PQE of fund formation experience within the Investment Management space (Private Equity and Hedge Fund)
Strong knowledge of Luxembourg corporate structures and regulatory matters
Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and FINRA regulations is a plus
Qualified in the U.K., a member in good standing of the New York bar, or qualified in another jurisdiction
Knowledge of fund and cross-border regulations is a plus
Law firm or in-house experience at an asset management firm is a plus
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills
Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
High level of integrity
A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally an ability to think through complex concepts and tackle them in an organised and efficient manner
For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0891
Reference Code: 35926
About Rutherford
Rutherford is a boutique search firm located in London. Our consultants are the executive specialists in compliance recruitment, and also in financial crime, legal and cyber security, all within the financial and professional services sectors in the United Kingdom, New York and China. We use our carefully curated relationships, networks and market knowledge to find the best fit for the clients in hand. We work with a wide range of clients, spanning from advisors, management consultants, corporate and commercial banks, brokers, exchanges, MTFs and financial tech, through to global investment managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks and technology firms. We began as a compliance recruitment firm in London and expanded to offer new resourcing expertise across legal and cyber recruitment. We have been a leading legal and compliance search agency in London for a decade and are excited about bringing our expanded offering into the technology area.
