Legal Counsel

Role provides in-house advice on legal and commercial aspects for funds ownership - fund transactions, corporate actions, investments, add-ons and exits; managing finance, acquisitions and exits, AML and regulatory matters; project managing legal matters associated with funds’ revolving credit facilities; negotiation of new/existing RCFs and bilateral facility agreements; reviewing and commenting on indications of interest, bid letters and press releases; signing indications of interest and non-binding bid letters; coordinating ownership assessments and UBO requirements; arranging notarisations/legalisations; drafting loan documentation; overseeing  Company Secretarial function and ensure compliance; drafting Partner exit agreements; instructing on fund admin; draft NED contracts; oversee intellectual property and disputes; drive IP project forward; provide strategic operational input; help implement new fund structures and verify PPM; oversee fund closing.
Solid legal knowledge and experience required in areas of corporate/finance/funds/private equity; 6+ years PQE required to include cross-border/international experience; sound knowledge of Jersey companies law is essential; understanding of Jersey AML legislation; understanding of regulatory influences affecting Jersey expert funds and Jersey private funds.