Location: Moscow
Private Equity Fund
We are seeking a highly skilled Deputy Head of Legal Counsel specializing in M&A to join our esteemed investment fund. The ideal candidate will report directly to the General Counsel possess a strategic mindset and clientoriented approach and lead a team of M&A legal professionals. This role requires a minimum of 15 years of experience in M&A transactions corporate law and deals involving debt financing within international law firms investment funds and holding companies. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional legal expertise leadership qualities and a proactive attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
- M&A Transaction Structuring: Structure deals under Russian English and American law.
- Debt Financing Transactions: Oversee deals involving debt financing.
- Asset Integration: Oversee the seamless integration of newly acquired assets.
- Corporate Reorganization: Manage corporate restructurings and reorganizations.
- Partnerships and Strategic Alliances: Facilitate partnerships and collaborations.
- Comprehensive Legal Support: Provide legal guidance across all business functions.
- Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor legislative changes and ensure compliance.
- Risk Management: Identify and manage legal risks associated with business operations.
- Implementation of Best Practices: Develop and implement current legal practices and policies.
- External Consultant Coordination: Manage relationships with external legal advisors.
- Corporate Governance: Ensure execution of corporate procedures for group entities.
Requirements:
- Education: Higher education in law with an LLM certification highly desirable.
- Experience: At least 15 years in M&A and corporate law within international law firms investment funds or holding companies.
- Legal Expertise: Proven experience with Russian English and American law.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in Russian and English both written and spoken.
- Leadership Skills: Ability to independently manage complex projects and lead a team.
- Strategic Vision: Ability to see the big picture and contribute to the companys strategy.
- ClientOriented: Strong dedication to client service and satisfaction.
Remote Work :
No