Legal Counsel (Private Markets)

Legal Counsel: Private MarketsCape Town R800m - R1m per annumA Global Investment Firm managing over a billion across alternative and long-only portfolios and specializing in asset classes like fixed income, equity, and commodities is looking for a Legal Counsel. Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will work closely with all teams within the business.Key Performance AreasDraft and/or review private equity agreements (including shareholders agreements,MOIs, loans, security agreements, sale agreements, lease agreements and other transaction agreements).Draft and/or review agreements relating to corporate structure (i.e. group shareholders agreements, MOIs, shareholder loans, etc).Responsible for closing all private equity transactions (monitor CP fulfilment, resolutions, etc).Responsible for monitoring compliance with private equity agreements (for example monitoring future loan repayments).Draft MOUs for new business ventures.Facilitate engagement and management of external counsel.Draft and/or review agreements such as sponsorship agreements, NDAs, and general office agreements (printer, IT, flowers, etc.);Reviewing various office lease agreements.Qualifications and ExperienceRelevant Legal degree5-10 years of experience in a related role within the financial services industry (preferably in fund management)Must have experience in drafting commercial agreements, and must have strongorganizational skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).