AVP, Head of Global Capital Formation Legal

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly experienced AVP, Head of Global Capital Formation Legal to lead the Global Capital Formation legal team. This role provides lead legal support for global fund formation, capital raising, investor negotiations, product structuring, and regulatory compliance across a range of private markets strategies, including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, timberland, and agriculture.

Responsibilities

Fund Formation & Product Structuring

• Lead and manage the Global Capital Formation legal function supporting all aspects of private fund formation across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, timberland and agriculture.
• Oversee the structuring, launch, and administration of global funds with co-investment vehicles, parallel structures, and feeder vehicles, as well as funds of one and separately managed accounts.
• Draft, negotiate, and supervise preparation of core private fund documents, including:
  • Limited partnership agreements
  • Private placement memoranda
  • Subscription agreements
  • Investment management agreements
  • Side letters
• Engage directly with senior leadership and investment teams to resolve complex structuring, operational, and investor-related matters.
• Provide strategic legal guidance on new global private markets product development and customized investor solutions, partnering with investor relations and distribution teams on fundraising for global private markets strategies.

Regulatory, Governance & Compliance Oversight

• Advise on regulatory matters involving the Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, and Investment Company Act, including development and maintenance of fund-related policies and procedures.
• Review and approve investor communications and marketing materials to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Oversee preparation and updating of Form ADV and other regulatory filings for private markets entities.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Collaborate with investment, finance, compliance, tax, operations, and investor relations teams on capital formation strategy, product development, fund closings, and ongoing fund governance.
• Manage external counsel engagements to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and consistency across global fund launches.
• Serve as the principal legal advisor to the Global Capital Formation function and a strategic partner to business leadership.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team supporting global private fund formation activities.
• Drive continuous improvement across legal processes, documentation standards, and fundraising workflows.
• Contribute to strategic planning for the long-term growth of the Private Markets platform.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with a strong academic background.
• 10+ years of experience with a focus on private fund formation at an asset manager or leading law firm.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and cross-functional initiatives, with effective communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $152,900.00 USD - $283,800.00 USD
• Incentive programs with the opportunity to earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.
• Actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography, and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

Benefits for eligible employees may include:

• Health, dental, mental health, vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• Financial education and counseling resources
• Paid time off program in the U.S., including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, plus statutory leaves of absence

Location

• USA, North Carolina
• Full Time Remote
• Working arrangement: Remote

Additional Information

• This role is an existing vacancy.