Senior Legal Counsel (M/F/D) – Alternative Investments / Private Markets

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Mercer Switzerland is seeking candidates for the following position based in Zurich or Luxembourg:

Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d) – Alternative Investments / Private Markets

What you can expect:

In this position you will be part of our team of legal professionals that support our global investment business in the management and execution of our private market’s investment activities. You will be the lead on a diverse range of transactions and strategic projects impacting the investment process. Join Mercer and become part of our success story!

We will count on you:

• Assume responsibility and ownership of the legal aspects of the investment process, including development and maintenance of internal process and procedures and training of wider teams across the organization.

• Provide legal support and advice to investment teams on a range of Private Markets transactions, e.g., primaries, secondaries, and co-investments.

• Review and negotiate the transaction documentation with investment managers and their legal and tax advisors.

• Work closely with Mercer’s external legal and tax counsels in relation to the above, where appropriate, to include managing timely delivery of projects and advice within agreed scope and budget.

• Lead strategic projects impacting the investment process.

• Assist with legal questions arising from investments in private equity funds, including tax and regulatory issues.

• Supporting the wider Legal team with internal projects.

What you need to have:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of post-qualification experience gained in a law firm or legal department of an asset or fund manager, in particular in the Private Markets industry.

• Knowledge of closed-ended funds and how they operate.

• Excellent organisational, analytical and negotiation as well as communication skills with the ability to manage expectations.

• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to deliver clear and pragmatic solutions.

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and tasks.

• Enthusiastic and looking to develop a long-term career in-house.

• Excellent English language skills, additional languages (especially German,) are a strong plus.

What is in it for you:

• Significant potential for career development within a dynamic and growing business and an international team

• Continuing education and training

• Flexible working hours and home office option

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package (including pension/risk benefits, health insurance contribution, transportation allowance, employee share participation plan and incentive bonus plan)

• Mercer Switzerland has been honored with the Swiss LGBTI Label + Fair-Pay Label Advanced

• Attractive workplace in the middle of the city and close to the lake

If you are interested:
Please use our Online-Tool to upload your application. Please note that we cannot accept applications via e-mail.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs Jil Kampendonk.

Jil.kampendonk@mmc.com

About Mercer:

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. Learn more about our foundational values, mission and vision for the future by reviewing our Greater Good Policy.