Legal - Product Counsel - Manager

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. KKRs Gurugram Office provides best in class services and solutions to our internal stakeholders and clients, drive organization wide process efficiency and transformation, and reflects KKRs global culture and values of teamwork and innovation. The office contains multifunctional business capabilities and is integral in furthering the growth and transformation of KKR, globally. TEAM OVERVIEW KKR s Legal & Compliance team is integral to all matters pertaining to trading, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, etc., to protect the firm, our clients and investors, and our reputation. The team advises on agreements, fund related aspects, compliance, oversight, monitoring, and reporting of the firm s trading platform and all activities. Additionally, the Legal & Compliance team drafts and updates KKR s policies and procedures to ensure accountability for legal and regulatory requirements and adherence to our high ethical standards. The team provides support to KKR employees by advising on and creating precautions for personal conflicts matters including social media usage, personal investment, outside business activities, etc. POSITION SUMMARY The current role is an individual contributor role, and would entail supporting KKR s large, diversified, and growing platform of alternative investment vehicles, with focus on distribution agreements, placement agent agreements, etc. The counsel shall work across all geographies and all KKR products. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To provide legal support for a large, diversified and growing platform of alternative investment vehicles, with a focus on the distribution or offering of KKR fund interests through third parties. 2. Own and manage the process of entering into distribution and similar agreements for KKR funds, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements, coordinating with outside counsel and various internal groups, and advising internal stakeholders on related matters. 3. Oversight and management of compliance matters related to such agreements. 4. Serve as a central legal resource for internal stakeholders and external vendors/law firms on existing agreements and potential new arrangements. 5. Maintain and update template agreements, playbooks, and negotiation positions. 6. Maintain internal trackers, logs, and repositories for distribution agreements. 7. Handle ad hoc legal projects, including agreements or fund-related arrangements that arise as the platform evolves. QUALIFICATIONS 8. LL.B. degree in Law with 7+ years of work experience in asset management at either a major law firm or investment management organization. 9. Working knowledge of the following is a plus: o Anti-money laundering / know-your-customer laws, regulations, and processes o U.S. federal securities laws (e.g., Investment Advisers Act of 1940; Securities Act of 1933; Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Investment Company Act of 1940) as they apply to private funds o Compliance-related matters for an SEC-registered investment adviser ATTRIBUTES 1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and influence stakeholders at all levels. 2. Proficiency in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards. 3. Well organized; consistently completes projects on-time and focuses on strong attention to detail. 4. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 5. Exceptional analytical skills to identify challenges and implement effective solutions. 6. Flexibility to navigate changing environments and adjust strategies as needed. 7. Team player who can also work independently, and work across different cultures and jurisdictions. 8. Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to work independently under pressure and to tight deadlines. 9. Displays behaviors of self-reliance. 10. Ability to work with teams across various global office locations. 11. Demonstrates highest levels of integrity. 12. Focuses on delivery excellence and accountability. KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.