Job Title: Fund Structuring & Legal Manager
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: London, St Paul’s
Department: Fund Structuring & Legal
What the Hiring Manager says…
We are looking for an ambitious and driven lawyer to work in an eight-person team responsible for fund legal matters across a wide range of strategies on a global basis. Taking primary responsibility for the structuring, negotiation and closing of investors into several pooled funds, co-investment funds, segregated mandates, and similar vehicles, and will work with others in the team on other funds.
This is a great opportunity for a funds lawyer with experience in a leading funds practice and/or asset manger to work in a fast-growing firm across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.
You will also be involved in associated matters, involving a deep level of interaction across a wide range of stakeholders across ICG.
Primary Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
Advising on fund formations in conjunction with the internal tax team and external counsel, taking the lead on certain funds and acting in in support of more senior team members on other matters.
Managing external counsel and the delivery of LPAs, subscription agreements, management agreements and other contractual arrangements ahead of a fund launch and then leading negotiations over side letters and closing investors throughout fundraise periods.
Negotiating with potential investors.
Contributing to the product approval processes and drafting of PPMs.
Acting as an internal point of contact for Marketing & Client Relations staff and portfolio managers.
Acting as a general point of contact for inbound questions from across the firm on particular strategies.
Working closely with the Fund Operations team (including to ensure overlapping matters are adequately captured).
Become a trusted contact and advisor for internal teams.
Key Requirements/ Qualifications
You will have demonstrable experience of:
Qualified funds formation lawyer.
Post-qualification experience with a major law firm in a funds team.
Experience of private equity, credit and real estate/infrastructure is highly preferable.
Experience in working within an international team would be a plus.
Prior experience of in-house work would be of interest, although not essential.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Our Global Benefits Framework is centered around these 3 key attributes:
Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.
Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.
