Legal Associate / (Counsel) – (m/f/d)
What you’ll do
- Contract management among various jurisdictions and offices in close collaboration with management.
- Preparation and review of contracts (loan agreements, set-off agreements, service agreements, SPAs etc.);
- Reorganisations of companies and planning of acquisition structures together with M&A lawyers;
- You will support corporate bodies by reviewing or drafting contracts and agreements, or also resolutions and shareholders’ general meetings, including notices, proxies, and minutes;
- Support with simple due diligence issues – chain of title, etc;
- Correspondence with notaries, external lawyers, courts and authorities;
- Dealing with issues relating to money laundering prevention;
- Supporting Know Your Customer processes, maintain registers and support other compliance areas.
What we’re looking for
- University Degree in Law
- Fluent in English and German, French will be considered an asset.
- Proficient understanding of private equity and real estate investment structures, legal, and administrative requirements.
- Minimum of 2-5 years of in a similar role with relevant experience, knowledge in the Fund industry is an advantage.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Quality-driven and structured with attention to details, minded with a “can do” attitude, effective and proactive.
- Personal drive for excellence, willing to develop and learn. A person who walks the extra mile, takes responsibility and wants to deliver high quality.
What we offer
- Unique, challenging and independent role, managing various legal areas related to private equity investments and operations.
- Work with an inspiring team of professionals and be part of a fast growing, dynamic and successful investment firm.
- An attractive and performance-related remuneration package.
- An international team with close collaboration across multiple departments.
- Dynamic and open-minded team, diverse culture, regular team events.
Please apply online including all relevant application documents (cover letter, CV and certificates), and stating your earliest possible starting date, preferred working hours and salary expectation.