Legal - Product (Distribution & Placement Agent) Counsel - Manager

As a Legal Counsel at KKR, you will play a crucial role in providing legal support for a diverse and expanding platform of alternative investment vehicles, focusing on distribution agreements and placement agent agreements. Your responsibilities will include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, overseeing compliance matters, and serving as a central legal resource for internal stakeholders and external vendors/law firms. Additionally, you will maintain template agreements, playbooks, negotiation positions, and internal trackers for distribution agreements. You will also handle ad hoc legal projects as the platform evolves. To qualify for this role, you should have an LL.B. degree in Law and at least 7 years of work experience in asset management at a major law firm or investment management organization. Working knowledge of anti-money laundering laws, U.S. federal securities laws, and compliance matters for an SEC-registered investment adviser is a plus. As an ideal candidate, you should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders effectively, manage projects efficiently from start to finish, prioritize attention to detail, and build relationships with internal and external partners. Analytical skills, adaptability to changing environments, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across different cultures and jurisdictions are essential. Being self-motivated, proactive, and maintaining the highest levels of integrity while focusing on delivery excellence and accountability are key attributes for success in this role.,