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LGT Capital Partners is a leading alternative investment specialist with USD 60 billion in assets under management and more than 500 institutional clients in 37 countries. An international team of over 450 professionals is responsible for managing a wide range of investment programs focusing on private markets, liquid alternatives and multi-asset class solutions. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has offices in New York, Dublin, London, Paris, Vaduz, Dubai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney.

The Private Markets Investment Structuring team is looking for a self-motivated and client-focused Transaction Counsel. This role includes the following activities:

• Manage reviews and negotiations of primary fund-of-funds investment terms and conditions, coordination of external counsel and tax analysis;


• Advise on legal aspects of secondary transactions in private equity funds and co-investments, conduct legal due diligence on terms and conditions, participate in negotiations with transaction partners; coordinate tax due diligence


• Support/instruction of various departments in connection with the execution of transaction documents and closing of transactions.

Requirements

• Top academic credentials in law, LLM is a plus;


• In-depth knowledge of Anglo-Saxon law;


• 2-6 years post-qualification experience in an M&A / transaction-oriented legal environment;


• Direct private equity investment activity and tax exposure is an advantage;


• Proficient English skills with a second language being a strong plus;


• Strong ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines;


• Entrepreneurial mindset, efficient team player with an independent work style, focused on final results, while not leaving out details.

Contact Information

If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a successful alternative investment management team in an international, multicultural working environment we will be pleased to get to know you soon.

For further information please contact our HR Business Partner, Ms Franziska Rohner.

LGT Capital Partners Ltd.
Franziska Rohner
Human Resources
Phone: +41 55 415 96 20
www.lgtcp.com

Franziska Rohner

HR Business Partner
LGT Capital Partners Ltd.
Pfäffikon