AVP, Head of Global Capital Formation Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee the Global Capital Formation legal function for private fund formation encompassing private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, timberland, and agriculture.

• Manage the structuring, launching, and administration of global funds, co-investment vehicles, parallel structures, feeder vehicles, funds of one, and separately managed accounts.

• Draft, negotiate, and supervise the preparation of limited partnership agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, investment management agreements, and side letters.

• Provide advisory support to senior leadership and investment teams on complex structuring, operational, and investor-related issues.

• Offer legal counsel on new global private markets products and tailored investor solutions.

• Collaborate with investor relations and distribution teams in fundraising efforts.

• Advise on matters related to the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Investment Company Act.

• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to fund operations.

• Review and authorize investor communications and marketing materials.

• Oversee the preparation and updating of Form ADV and other regulatory submissions.

• Work in conjunction with investment, finance, compliance, tax, operations, and investor relations teams.

• Manage engagements with external counsel.

• Act as the principal legal advisor to Global Capital Formation and a strategic partner to business leadership.

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing legal team.

• Enhance legal processes, documentation standards, and fundraising workflows.

• Contribute to long-term strategic planning for the Private Markets platform.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a strong academic background.

• Over 10 years of experience specializing in private fund formation at an asset management firm or a leading law practice.

• Proven capability to lead teams and cross-functional initiatives.

• Effective communication skills with senior stakeholders.

• Strong business judgment and strategic thinking abilities.

• Capacity to excel in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Comprehensive technical knowledge of U.S. securities laws.

• Extensive experience in negotiations with institutional investors.

• Demonstrated leadership skills within a global asset management context.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Mental health benefits.

• Vision insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Adoption/surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness benefits.

• Employee/family assistance plans.

• Retirement savings plans, including pension/401(k) savings plans.

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Up to 11 paid holidays per year.

• 3 personal days per year.

• 150 hours of vacation per year.

• 40 hours of sick time per year, or more as required by law.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Incentive programs and compensation linked to business and individual performance.

• A flexible environment that promotes learning, growth, well-being, and inclusion.