iCapital is powering the worlds alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, & banks evaluate & recommend bespoke public & private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $176 billion in global client assets invested in 1,433 funds, as of December 2023.
iCapital has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 for six consecutive years (2018-2023); a three-time selection by Forbes to its list of Best Startup Employers (2021-2023); & a three-time winner of MMI/Barrons Solutions Provider award (See link below).
About the Role
iCapital is hiring an Assistance Vice President, EMEA Legal Counsel to join its Legal Group & work with the broader iCapital team in Europe. The role will be focused on representing private funds established predominantly Luxembourg for EMEA-based sponsors on a wide spectrum of matters including regulatory issues, capital raising, distribution, marketing, & fund formation & structuring, as well as on general corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work across all functions, balance multiple projects effectively, & help manage external contractual relationships & outside counsel. The candidate will work closely with iCapital personnel on the client relationship, operational & legal teams.
Responsibilities
- Negotiate various agreements with counterparties including many of the worlds largest & most sophisticated fund managers & leading distribution agents;
- Draft & review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements & related private fund legal documentation;
- Advise on the legal implications of offering new & existing products & services across jurisdictions;
- Coordinate with outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate & fund investment work;
- Drive legal projects with on-time & on-budget results;
- Draft & review complex, technology-driven client engagement agreements;
- Draft & review a variety of general corporate agreements;
- Assist with legal aspects of strategic corporate development initiatives; and
- Perform ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant experience within a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at an asset management or financial services firm
- Strong knowledge of Luxembourg structures & EU regulatory matters
- Knowledge of French, UK or other European structures a plus
- 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, & FINRA regulations is a plus
- French language skills a plus
- Strong interpersonal & leadership skills
- Willingness to learn new topics & work in an evolving business environment
- High level of integrity
- A proactive attitude & ability to work cross-functionally
- Organized & detail-oriented with big picture capability
- Qualified in United Kingdom or other recognized jurisdictions
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