Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Private Equity Funds

at  StepStone Group

StepStone is a rapidly growing Global Private Markets firm who provides customized investment and advisory solutions to some of the most sophisticated investors in the world. With $675 billion of total capital allocations, including more than $169 billion in AUM, we are highly diversified in the private markets across the globe and provide creative solutions to solve for the objectives of any investment program. With a culture built on entrepreneurialism, partnership and being a team within teams, our firm offers joiners the opportunity to think out loud, collaboratively.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The candidate who fills this position will support StepStone Group Private Wealth LLC ("SPW"). SPW manages private markets funds primarily domiciled in the USA, Luxembourg, the Cayman Islands and Australia. This position will primarily provide legal advice on fund structuring, maintenance and distribution matters related to a Luxembourg Part II fund complex and its Australian domiciled feeders. The position will report to the lead legal counsel for SPW.

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in negotiating/drafting fund related agreements and other documents, with special focus on Luxembourg Alternative Investment Funds. Exposure to Australian, US as well as Cayman fund structures is an asset
• Have successfully worked for a minimum of 3-4 years in a reputable law firm or asset management firm in relevant the field
• Preferably have some experience as an in-house lawyer

OTHER DESIRED SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Self-starter” with the ability to work independently (but under certain level of supervision) and proactively manage the book of work
• Professionally communicate with all levels of staff, internal and external
• Utilize effective time management skills to maintain a commitment to quality and attention to detail; ensure that all work is completed accurately and on time
• Foster a sense of teamwork, assisting others when needed/required; work collaboratively with attorneys supporting other asset classes to share best practices, provide coverage, etc.
• Flourish in a challenging, fast-paced, and professional environment with frequent shifts in priorities as business needs dictate
• Have a strong sense of integrity, behaving consistently with expressed values and ethical principles of StepStone
• Focus on specific goals and demonstrate a sense of personal growth, accountability and urgency for achieving results
• Willingness to limited travel (USA)

ABOUT US

Working out of 26 offices in 15 countries, StepStone has a truly global viewpoint. As people are our biggest asset, we offer resources to help our employees reach their full potential. Our principles are based on integrity, transparency, respect and creativity, which together define how we do business.

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