Legal & Compliance Manager, European Mid-Market Private Equity Fund, London, UK
PER, Private Equity Recruitment
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Posted: 19-Jun-24
Location: London, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 20529264
About our client
Our client, a European mid-market Private Equity Firm are looking to hire a Legal & Compliance Manager. The fund invests across a range of sectors, including the healthcare and consumer space. They are experiencing increasing levels of growth, and are looking for a Legal and Compliance professional to become part of the small but impressive London-based team. As it is a first-time hire for the fund, the successful candidate can mould and adapt the role as they see fit, with room to grow and develop within the wider team.
What the job involves
As the Compliance & Legal Manager you will be working closely with the CFO on a daily basis, taking the lead on the majority of compliance related tasks and supporting on legal requests along with providing operational support on an ad-hoc basis.
The role is open to a full time or part-time (four days per week) basis.
Support the investment team on transaction activity
Lead on company secretarial and governance activity for the fund
Coordinate due diligence on new investee companies, new investors into the fund and the investment process
Carry out financial crime oversight
Carry out FCA functions and contact
Complete AML/ KYC for new investments
Provide accurate compliance advice to deals team
Oversee ESG compliance processes
Draft and review NDAs, term sheets and contracts
Offer support to the finance team through carrying out fund notices, investor reports and management/statutory accounts
Build strong relationships with a variety of external stakeholders
Who we are looking for
Legal or Compliance experience within the private markets or alternative investment space
Familiarity with FCA requirements and relevant regulators
Exposure to both legal and compliance would be advantageous
Exposure to operations teams within venture capital funds/ investment management would be advantageous