Investment Fund Lawyer / Structuring Lead

What it's about

For this position, we are looking for an investment funds lawyer (Structuring Lead) for our Singapore office focusing on commingled fund structures and separate managed accounts / mandates for the Asia market.  Partners Group’s structuring team is responsible for developing innovative investment fund structures for institutional and private investors globally. Structuring professionals regularly interact with the firm’s client relationship management, investment and operations teams as well as with clients, external professionals and regulators.  Projects include, for example, the design, formation and negotiation of customized separate accounts, the establishment of fund vehicles (limited partnerships, corporate and unit trust structures), consideration of regulatory frameworks and participation in marketing meetings and meetings with various types of internal stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

• Efficiently manage complex structuring projects, including the legal, regulatory, operational and project management aspects of each project;
• Draft and / or supervise the drafting of term sheets, limited partnership agreements, articles of association, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, side letters, service and other agreements for a variety of fund structures and associated products;
• Lead the design, formation, negotiation and drafting of documentation relating to  customized separate accounts with a particular focus on the Asian market (including for  insurance companies, pension funds, sovereign investors, etc.);
• Oversee marketing registrations in Asia (where relevant) and coordinating advice on local marketing requirements;
• Research and develop customized segregated managed accounts, CFOs, CLOs, feeders, etc for various Asian markets tailored to local legislation and regulations;
• Assume responsibility and ownership for select funds and separate managed accounts, including maintenance and related processes and procedures, again with a focus on Asian markets;
• Develop general Partners Group know-how, particularly relating to Structuring Services catalogue;
• Interface with Partners Group Structuring Services / data entry personnel and operational teams;
• Research legal and regulatory considerations relevant to specific clients, products and jurisdictions, and have strong awareness of market standard fund terms across Asian jurisdictions;
• Instruct and manage external legal advisors and other service providers.

What we offer

Partners Group is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a start-up. As a growing firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognized and rewarded. Our offerings include:

• Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 25 vacation days annually
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Education assistance program
• Lunch stipend