Legal Counsel (Limited Contract / 8 months Mat. Cover)

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• Oct 21, 2024 Post Date
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• ZUR00554 Requisition #

Schroders plc, with headquarters in London, employs over 6100 talented people worldwide, operating in 38 different locations across Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, close to the markets in which we invest and close to our clients. Schroders has developed under stable ownership for over 200 years and long-term thinking governs our approach to investing, building client relationships and growing our business.

Schroders Capital is the private markets investment division of Schroders Group. With $97bn AUM and 725+ employees, we cover a broad range of asset classes out of 25 offices globally. We provide investors with access to a broad range of private equity investment opportunities across buyout and growth investments, as well as for venture capital with a focus on what we consider the most attractive parts of the global private equity market.

For the Schroders Capital Private Equity business, we look for a

Legal Counsel (Limited Contract January – September 2025)

Key responsibilities

· Provide legal advice on Legal, Regulatory and Governance matters relating to Schroders Capital Private Equity

· Act as a trusted advisor to the business within Schroders Capital Private Equity

· Manage legal matters that arise in assigned area in liaison with manager

More specifically, the duties include:

· Manage day-to-day corporate matters relating to Schroders Capital Private Equity with a focus on Schroders Capital Private Equity entities in Switzerland, Luxembourg and China; maintain the legal files and statutory registers, including corporate secretarial work for the Swiss based regulated manager of collective assets

· Draft, negotiate and review a broad range of agreements with service providers and clients, including services agreements, distribution agreement, investment management agreements, NDAs etc.

· Support the General Counsel, the Board and the Management Committees of Schroders Capital Private Equity in a number of legal and corporate tasks and projects

· Write and review guidelines, policies, charters and internal education documentsCooperate with various teams throughout Schroders Capital and the wider firm (Compliance, investment management, operations, HR, accounting, etc.)

Required profile

· Legal professional with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in the financial industry or equivalent experience with a law firm

· Bar exam is not required, but a plus

· Good understanding of Swiss corporate law, the regulatory environment of managers of collective assets as well as private asset investment structures and their operational aspects

· Good organizational and communication skills, team player and the ability to interact and liaise with various departments and handle various matters with conflicting deadlines

· Strong sense of responsibility and risk awareness

· Self-starter, hands-on and flexible attitude to work

· Fluency in German and English is a must

We offer a challenging, diverse, and supportive working environment as well as modern employment conditions in an international, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment. The office is located only 5 minutes from Zurich-Oerlikon station. As per November 2024, we will move into our new premises at Talstrasse in Zurich. Please apply online with your complete application. Only direct applications will be considered.

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.