Head of Legal

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and refine the template Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs), Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), Advisory Agreements and other offering documents used within the Quantum Light platform.
• Provide strategic legal advice on fund formation, offering mechanics, and managing complex investor side letter negotiations to ensure consistency and mitigate risks related to preferential treatment.
• Manage global licensing strategy and cross-jurisdictional legal structures, acting as the primary liaison with regulators (e.g., FCA and SEC) and ensuring institutional-grade precision.
• Challenge and support the structuring and negotiation of commercial deals, M&A activity, and strategic partnerships, balancing legal risk with pragmatic business objectives.
• Drive the automation of routine legal workflows and implement AI-powered solutions to enhance the speed and accuracy of the legal department.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, equity administration, employment matters, IP, AI Governance and data privacy.
• Oversee the firm's comprehensive enterprise legal risk and compliance program, setting the global standard for ethical conduct and adherence to regulatory frameworks.
• Oversee all periodic regulatory reporting requirements for the funds across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring timely and accurate submission.

Professional Requirements

• Law Degree from a premier law school and admission to practice in a major common-law jurisdiction (UK or US preferred).
• 7–13 years of PQE with a mix of experience in the fund practice of a top-tier international law firm and in-house experience at a fast-paced PE/VC fund.
• Demonstrable expertise in advising on and structuring a variety of fund vehicles, including feeder vehicles, co-investment vehicles,
• Proven ability to advise on fund management compensation structures, carried interest, and fee arrangements
• Deep understanding of the regulatory landscape for private funds in the UK, EU, US and UAE.
• Experience coordinating with external tax counsel to advise on the legal implementation of complex tax structuring for both the fund and the management company.
• Familiarity with the legal aspects of AI and data privacy regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing and optimizing legal budget, including the selection, engagement, and efficient oversight of external counsel globally.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead the legal team to success without significant oversight.
• Ability to translate complex legal topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership and cross-functional teams.
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