Global Wealth Product Counsel at Careers at KKR

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Asset Management, Fund Structuring, Corporate Governance, Legal Project Management, Drafting, Negotiation, Prospectuses, Board Materials, Distribution Agreements, Investment Advisory Agreements, Product Origination, Sales Support, Executive Presence, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Prioritization

Industry

Financial Services

Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. POSITION SUMMARY KKR is seeking a Wealth Product Lawyer in a new role to join the Legal platform in our London office and work directly with our Private Wealth Team. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide support for structuring and development of private wealth vehicles investing in alternative asset classes and corporate governance of such vehicles. Assist legal project management of commercial arrangements with distributors, discretionary program managers and fund of fund managers. Communicate with and report to boards and senior management of wealth vehicles. Draft, prepare, review and negotiate (as applicable) prospectuses, subscription documents, board materials, marketing materials, distribution agreements, fund of funds agreements and investment advisory agreements Provide legal support to product origination and sales teams and wealth business leaders. QUALIFICATIONS At least 5 years of legal experience in asset management at either a globally recognized law firm and/or in-house legal department of an investment management organization. Focus will be on candidates with significant experience representing fund sponsors. Experience with evergreen wealth products; European AIFs and AIFMD; Luxembourg Part II UCIs, SIFs, SICARs and RAIFs; and ELTIF Regulation. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, with executive presence to advise a range of senior and junior people globally across the firm. Must be a self-starter with good leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently as well as on a team and be able to manage and prioritize multiple demands and projects. Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced work environment. #LI-ONSITE KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the structuring and development of private wealth vehicles investing in alternative assets, including corporate governance and managing commercial arrangements with various financial partners. Responsibilities also include drafting legal documentation such as prospectuses and agreements, and providing legal support to product origination and sales teams.