Job Summary:
The Legal Counsel is a lawyer responsible for assisting, supporting and reporting to the General Counsel of the Harmonic Group of companies (“GGC”), as part of the Legal Team, in relation to all internal legal matters for business lines and the operations of Harmonic globally. This position is based in Harmonic’s Cayman Islands office and is not a remote position.
Essential Functions
Legal
- Responsible for handling a portfolio of client legal matters (primarily Cayman Islands funds and structures but also including but not limited to US (Delaware), Canadian, Irish and Luxembourg funds and structures) as part of the Legal Team.
- Responsible for handling ad-hoc Harmonic proprietary legal matters as requested by GGC from time to time.
- Work closely on a day-to-day basis with the members of the Legal Team based in Harmonic offices outside in other jurisdictions (outside the Cayman Islands) to provide support and collaboration as needed.
- Assist GGC in developing, enhancing and communicating the objectives of the Legal framework.
- Promote the continued legal and compliance culture of excellence within Harmonic Group.
- Provide training to staff on key laws and regulations, policies and procedures of Harmonic Group.
Other Responsibilities
- Other job functions as required
Job Qualifications
- A graduate of a top-tier university admitted as a lawyer in England and Wales and/or Ireland and/or Cayman Islands.
- 5+ years of experience post-qualification working in an in-house legal role with a global administrator/ investment manager, or in a role as a lawyer in the financial services/funds group of a large corporate law firm.
- Some additional experience working outside the Cayman Islands, in England/Ireland/Luxembourg, as a financial services/funds lawyer is preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Extensive experience and understanding of laws and regulations relating to:
- the establishment, operation and regulation of Cayman Islands structures (including hedge funds, private equity funds and other specialized fund products/SPVs); and
- (preferably) the establishment, operation and regulation of US (Delaware)/ Canadian/ Ireland/ Luxembourg structures (including hedge funds, private equity funds and other specialized fund products/SPVs); and
- (preferably) loan administration.
- A sound working knowledge of all Windows applications.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- Self-driven attitude and a strong work ethic.
- Commitment to maintenance of the highest standards of work product.
- Excellent time management, planning, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and highest levels of responsiveness.
- Keen to work as part of a successful and well-respected Legal Team in a supportive, sociable and people-facing environment
Terms
- Full-Time Role
- On-Site at George Town office
- Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience
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What We Do
Harmonic is an independent financial services firm specializing in the global alternative investments industry. We began with a vision of independent, non-conflicted fund services which would be client and investor driven. We embraced technology and paid particular attention to creating an institutional infrastructure while avoiding the pitfalls of a commoditized service sometimes accompanied with size. Harmonic attracts service-oriented professionals who are motivated, technically savvy, innovative, and thrive in a collegial environment. We foster a culture of performance and specialization, while our flat, cross-functional hierarchy promotes internal and external collaboration. Our software platform, FM3, serves client needs by delivering unconstrained flexibility and possibility. It was built to support the range of services we offer and provides a unified front to back office platform for asset managers. Developers are embedded in our production environment and are integral to our client relationships. With our unique approach, we accept engagements with challenges that others may be unwilling or unable to undertake. Harmonic is one of the largest independent fund administrators, delivering a range of services and technology to hedge funds, fund of funds, private equity funds, private banks, pension funds and family offices. With our experienced professionals and technology, we support a dynamic and complex industry characterized by new financial products, trading strategies and markets, shifting investor demographics, and an ever evolving regulatory landscape.
