APAC Legal Counsel - Vice President

About the Role

iCapital is hiring a Vice President, APAC Legal Counsel to join its International Legal Team and work with the broader iCapital team in APAC. The focus will include representing private funds sponsored in APAC (predominantly Cayman- and Australia-domiciled funds) on a wide spectrum of matters including fund formation, marketing, structuring and distribution matters. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in both drafting and negotiating fund documents, side letters, placement agreements and related fund materials, and have the capability of workshopping and ultimately launching new fund structures and strategic initiatives at iCapital.  The candidate will work closely with the broader International Legal team, as well as the Client Solutions, Product Development and Structuring, Regulatory & Compliance and other operational teams at iCapital. This is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team and meaningfully contribute to the expansion of a growing business

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various agreements with counterparties including many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated fund managers and leading distribution agents


• Draft and review private fund offering materials, partnership agreements and related private fund legal documentation


• Advise on the legal implications of offering new and existing products and services across jurisdictions


• Coordinate with outside legal counsel with respect to a variety of issues including regulatory, corporate and fund investment work


• Engage in, solution and execute on new initiatives, structures and business lines as the company grows and evolves


• Drive legal projects with on-time and on-budget results


• Work on general corporate matters and a broad range of commercial contracts

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Desire to work at a high-growth company in a fast-paced environment


• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE in a major common law jurisdiction


• Proven legal expertise in multiple practice areas, such as financial markets, commercial and corporate, with a keen interest in asset management and/or financial technology and the development of the industry


• Strong knowledge of Cayman fund structures


• Knowledge of Australia and Singapore fund structures is a plus


• Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933 is a plus


• Knowledge of fund and cross-border regulations is a plus


• Japanese language skills is a plus


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills


• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment


• High level of integrity


• A proactive attitude and ability to work cross-functionally and ability to think through complex concepts and tackle them in an organized and efficient manner

 We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day.  Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. 

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