Investment Funds Lawyer

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 185 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 24 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

We are looking for an investment funds lawyer with experience establishing private funds and negotiating related documentation to join our Structuring Solutions team, based in Partners Group’s Broomfield office. This individual will contribute to a wide variety of client offerings, focusing on commingled funds, funds‑of‑one, evergreen private funds and other products for our clients in the Americas. Partners Group’s Structuring Solutions team is responsible for developing highly innovative investment structures for institutional and private investors globally.

The team plays a pivotal role in fund strategy and development, client negotiations and ongoing servicing and maintenance. Team members work closely with the firm’s client relations, investment and operations teams, as well as directly with investors, to deliver market‑leading private markets product solutions.

• Efficiently manage the design, development, and implementation of innovative structuring solutions in the Americas and beyond, primarily commingled private funds, separate accounts and evergreen private funds for retail, private wealth and institutional investors.
• Draft and lead agreement negotiations with partners and investors, including drafting and operationalizing LPAs, offering documents, and side letters, and negotiating directly and independently with third‑parties and their external counsel.
• Manage the end‑to‑end launch process for flagship fund offerings, encompassing initial planning with senior stakeholders, pre‑marketing guidance, development of key documentation (LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements) and fund entity setup, coordination of marketing registrations and prefinancing arrangements during launch, and ongoing management of fund governance (including document amendments and corporate actions post‑launch).
• Ensure compliance with applicable securities laws (including but not limited to Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Dodd‑Frank, AIFMD, MiFID) and consider tax efficiency within the context of delivering bespoke solutions for investors.
• Develop an independent catalogue of expertise and contributions, with a high degree of autonomy.
• Keep abreast of regulatory/industry developments and provide periodic updates to internal parties.
• Support client‑facing business development efforts by contributing to client meetings and presentations.

• 7+ years of relevant work experience at a top law firm, bank or asset manager, focused on fund formation and private fund offerings.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to the bar in a US jurisdiction.
• LLM in tax or strong proficiency in fund‑related tax considerations highly desirable, although not a prerequisite.
• In-depth knowledge of fund structures for private equity, private real estate, private credit, royalties and private infrastructure, including limited partnership, LLCs, corporate entities, trusts, RICs, BDCs, with experience in rated note funds/CFOs also desirable.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing and signing off on legal documents.
• Strong understanding of US securities laws in the context of private fund offerings.
• Member in good standing of a State Bar association.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and project management skills to manage multiple projects in parallel with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external parties.
• A genuine interest in investment markets and fund structures.
• Team members who can prioritize effectively, meet tight deadlines consistently, and drive initiatives forward with appropriate urgency while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

• Professional, international, and high‑performing work‑environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with…