Part -time Legal Counsel | Private Equity & Funds

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction & Investment Support: Lead the execution of private equity transactions, including secondary market solutions, co -investments, and GP -led processes; review and coordinate critical documentation such as LPAs, subscription agreements, and side letters.
  

• Legal Project Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel, scoping mandates to ensure cost -effective delivery while monitoring legal budgets and maintaining quality consistency.
  

• Fund & SPV Management: Support the structuring and ongoing legal maintenance of funds and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), specifically focusing on Cayman and Mauritius jurisdictions.
  

• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to international regulatory frameworks and coordinate legal processes with internal KYC/AML teams to maintain robust governance.
  

• Governance & Secretarial Oversight: Coordinate Management Committee and Board processes, including the drafting of resolutions and minutes, while ensuring all statutory records meet audit and compliance standards.
  
  

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer (admitted in a common law jurisdiction such as South Africa, the UK, or equivalent).
  
• 5–10+ years of post -qualification experience specifically within private equity, investment funds, or high -level corporate law.
  
• Direct experience with Cayman Islands and Mauritius fund structures (beneficial)
  
• Strong familiarity with LP/GP dynamics, fund structures, and secondary transactions.
  
• Proven ability to operate independently in a lean, technical team while managing multiple concurrent work -streams.
  
• Background in cross -border transactions across African markets.
  
• Previous exposure to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks within an investment context.
  

Required Software Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
• Experience with Virtual Data Rooms (VDRs) for transaction management.
  
• Collaborative tools (e.g., Slack, Monday.com, or similar project management software).
  

Benefits

• Independent Contractor, approximately 6 -month period, to be reviewed thereafter).
  
• 50% of standard working hours (Flexible hours available).