Senior Legal Counsel (12 mth FTC) at Pantheon Ventures Careers

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Investment Management, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent - Good ‘A’ Level (or equivalent)
Bachelor's degree - Either an undergraduate Law degree, or any undergraduate degree plus a Graduate Diploma in Law
Professional Qualifications - Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales
Certifications - English qualified solicitors must maintain a practising certificate

Responsibilities

Establishing Pantheon funds and assisting in their fundraising; advising on fund structure; drafting/reviewing fund documentation (LPAs, PPMs, side letters, etc.); coordinating investor closings; fund maintenance work
Assisting with segregated account programmes – drafting/reviewing/negotiating term sheets, investment management agreements and segregated limited partnership agreements
Coordinating with internal marketing and client service teams, independent boards of directors, external counsel and administrators in respect of the launch, marketing/fundraising and maintenance of the Pantheon funds
Preparing and maintaining various Pantheon fund/client checklists
Working alongside the Compliance team on issues connected with all UK/European regulatory aspects of Pantheon’s business (e.g. AIFMD and related issues around filings and marketing passports); keeping up to date on new European legislation relevant to fund structuring and management (e.g. Investment Limited Partnership Reform in Ireland etc.) and as applicable, advising the firm in connection with certain US regulatory aspects of Pantheon’s business (e.g., the Securities Act of 1933, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Adviser Act of 1940, ERISA)
Identification, interpretation and application of applicable UK laws, rules and regulations
Drafting/reviewing/negotiating a wide range of contracts (including commercial agreements, leases and statements of work)
Advising staff of legal and regulatory requirements/boundaries/risks
Supervising and educating external counsels on Pantheon practices
Liaising with applicable regulatory authorities
Attending to other general Pantheon group corporate matters
Assisting the various investment team divisions (primary, secondary, co-investment, infrastructure) in relation to investment transactions; assisting with queries on NDAs, fund/transaction terms
Preparing and maintaining various Pantheon investment checklists
Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations and Pantheon policy (including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct)
Managing two lawyers in the UK

Skills

fundraising

fund structuring

LPA drafting

PPM review

side letters

term sheets

investment management agreements

limited partnership agreements

regulatory compliance

corporate law

Pantheon Ventures Careers

Global private markets investment management firm

About Pantheon Ventures Careers

Pantheon manages investments in private markets for a diverse group of over 1,000 clients, including pension plans, insurance companies, and private wealth clients. Their investment approach covers various asset classes and stages, offering flagship funds, integrated programs, and tailored solutions to meet client needs. Pantheon also oversees Pantheon International Plc and Pantheon Infrastructure Plc, both listed on the London Stock Exchange. With $88.9 billion in assets under management as of September 2022, Pantheon stands out from competitors through its extensive global presence and a long-standing reputation since its founding in 1982. The company's goal is to provide effective investment solutions that cater to the unique requirements of their clients in the private markets.

London, United KingdomHeadquarters

1982Year Founded

$379.4MTotal Funding

SECONDARY_PRIVATECompany Stage

Venture Capital, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Leadership transition to Kathryn Leaf in 2025 may disrupt growth.

Market concentration in infrastructure secondaries could pose risks if demand shifts.

Changes in the infrastructure sector may affect Pantheon's focused investment strategy.

Differentiation

Pantheon has a 40-year history in private market investments since 1982.

The firm manages $88.9 billion in assets across diverse global markets.

Pantheon offers customized investment solutions and flagship fund offerings.

Upsides

Pantheon raised $5.3 billion for its Global Infrastructure Fund IV in 2023.

Kathryn Leaf's appointment as CEO in 2025 promises leadership continuity and innovation.

Pantheon's global expansion includes offices in Tokyo and Berlin for regional opportunities.

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