Legal Counsel, Funds Legal Team

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.Job TitleLegal Counsel, Funds Legal TeamDepartment: LegalLocation: Charlotte, NCThe PositionThe Barings’ Funds Legal Team is seeking a new team member for its US Funds Legal Team supporting Barings fund formation, capital raising and distribution activities across investment vehicles for all asset classes.  The successful candidate will provide legal assistance on fund structuring, design and maintenance, investor negotiation, distribution and marketing, and other legal and regulatory matters related to such funds.  This role will be located at the firm’s headquarters in Charlotte, NC.The TeamThe Barings Global Legal mission is to serve as a trusted advisor to manage and mitigate legal risk for the company and partner with our clients to support legal needs. The Funds Legal Team works closely with and acts as a trusted and strategic advisor to other teams across Barings’ global platform.  Primary ResponsibilitiesProvide internal legal advice for new and existing Barings investment funds including a variety of closed and open-ended fund structures.  Structures include but are not limited to limited partnerships, LLCs, registered funds including public and private BDCs, Cayman Island investment vehicles, feeder funds, rated note and CFO structures, GP entities, fund of funds, and funds of one.  Support capital raising and distribution activities across all asset classes including private credit, real estate debt and equity, private equity, capital solutions, portfolio finance and public fixed income.Manage legal elements of new fund projects including working with outside counsel and internal teams on preparation of fund documentation, distribution and marketing, and investor negotiations.Manage relationships with external counsel to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of external advice and assistance.Improve and streamline internal processes and decision making in fund raising activities.Qualifications4+ years of relevant experience at law firm and/or asset manager.  Experience working with a variety of fund structures including rated feeders and their relevant regulation as well as tax and distribution implications of such structures.  Experience with the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, and applicable securities laws. Experience in US and international wealth channel distribution of alternative investment products including knowledge of different product types, structures, distribution models and their relative tr...