AVP, Head of Global Capital Formation Legal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Lead and oversee the Global Capital Formation legal function that supports the formation of private funds across various sectors including private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, timberland, and agriculture.

• Supervise the structuring, launch, and management of global funds, co-investment vehicles, parallel structures, feeder vehicles, funds of one, and separately managed accounts.

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

• Provide counsel to senior leadership and investment teams on intricate structuring, operational, and investor-related issues.

• Offer strategic legal insight on new global private market 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 uphold fund-related policies and procedures.

• Review and approve investor communications and marketing materials.

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

• Work alongside investment, finance, compliance, tax, operations, and investor relations teams on capital formation, product development, fund closings, and governance.

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel.

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

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team focused on global private fund formation.

• Drive ongoing improvement in legal processes, documentation standards, and fundraising workflows.

• Contribute to the strategic planning for the sustained growth of the Private Markets platform.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 10+ years of experience specializing in private fund formation at an asset manager or a prominent law firm.

• In-depth technical expertise in U.S. securities laws.

• Extensive experience in negotiations with institutional investors.

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities within a global asset management setting.

• Competence in leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.

• Proficient communication skills with senior stakeholders.

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking abilities.

• Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Mental health support benefits.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Life and AD&D insurance coverage.

• Adoption and surrogacy benefits.

• Wellness program benefits.

• Employee and family assistance programs.

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

• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions.

• Financial education and counseling resources.

• Up to 11 paid holidays.

• 3 personal days off.

• 150 hours of vacation leave.

• 40 hours of sick leave, or more as mandated by law.

• Statutory leaves of absence.

• Flexible working environment.

• Support for learning and career development.

• Well-being and inclusion support initiatives.