COMPANY OVERVIEW
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION SUMMARY
KKR is seeking a Wealth Product Lawyer in a new role to join the Legal platform in our London office and work directly with our Private Wealth Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support for structuring and development of private wealth vehicles investing in alternative asset classes and corporate governance of such vehicles.
- Assist legal project management of commercial arrangements with distributors, discretionary program managers and fund of fund managers.
- Communicate with and report to boards and senior management of wealth vehicles.
- Draft, prepare, review and negotiate (as applicable) prospectuses, subscription documents, board materials, marketing materials, distribution agreements, fund of funds agreements and investment advisory agreements
- Provide legal support to product origination and sales teams and wealth business leaders.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 5 years of legal experience in asset management at either a globally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department of an investment management organization. Focus will be on candidates with significant experience representing fund sponsors.
- Experience with evergreen wealth products; European AIFs and AIFMD; Luxembourg Part II UCIs, SIFs, SICARs and RAIFs; and ELTIF Regulation.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with executive presence to advise a range of senior and junior people globally across the firm.
- Must be a self-starter with good leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team and be able to manage and prioritize multiple demands and projects.
- Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced work environment.
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KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
