Legal Counsel

Are you a legal professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global impact-driven investment firm? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading international fund manager with a strong presence across emerging markets, managing over EUR 1 billion in assets. The organization is focused on financial inclusion, sustainable transitions, agri-food value chains, and access to safe drinking water creating real impact in communities around the world.

Legal Counsel

🔹 Key Responsibilities

Investments (Private Equity & Debt) 60%

• Structure, draft, review, and negotiate legal documentation for private debt transactions (~40%).
• Support private equity deals (~20%), including shareholder agreements, investment/divestment documentation, and negotiations.
• Provide both pre- and post-transaction legal support while partnering with investment managers.

Corporate Governance & Legal Housekeeping 30%

• Manage board meetings, corporate documentation, and governance requirements.
• Stay updated on new legislations/regulations and ensure timely implementation.
• Coordinate with external counsel for corporate compliance matters.

Fund Development & Investor Relations 10%

• Support the structuring and documentation of new funds and facilities.
• Draft and review investor onboarding documents.
• Liaise with regulators for approvals related to funds and facilities.

🔹 What Were Looking For

• Master of Laws (LL.M or equivalent)

  from a reputed university with strong academic credentials.

• 1 to 3 years of experience

  in corporate law, banking & finance, investment funds, or M&A (law firm or in-house).
• Exposure to

  international and multicultural work environments

  is highly desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills, ability to prioritize, and a proactive problem-solver with business acumen.
• Not just a yes person someone who can partner with the business, make decisions, and offer practical legal solutions.
• Excellent written and spoken

  English

  (additional languages such as French are a plus).
• Familiarity with

  European work culture

  is an advantage.

🔹 What's in it for You

• Be part of a global

  impact investment firm

  driving inclusive and sustainable growth.
• Work alongside high-performing investment teams across emerging markets.
• Gain exposure to a variety of transactions (both debt & equity) and strategic fund structuring.
• Grow your international network with investors, investees, and regulators worldwide.
• Competitive remuneration aligned with your experience and potential.
• A professional environment that values

  independence, honesty, and accountability

  no micromanagement, just trust and results.