Legal Counsel

Run Capital Partners is looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its team in Milan with the possibility of moving to Dubai on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will support the group‘s international investment and corporate activities, with particular emphasis on English law, Luxembourg investment structures and cross-border transactions involving the UK, Europe and the Middle East.

Working closely with senior management, investment professionals and external legal advisers, you will be involved in a broad range of legal matters, contributing to both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.

We are looking for someone with strong technical skills, a pragmatic approach and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Investment Funds and Corporate Structuring

• Support the establishment, structuring and governance of Luxembourg investment vehicles and holding structures, including RAIFs, SCSp partnerships and SOPARFIs, as well as UK corporate entities.

• Assist in structuring and implementing international investment arrangements, working alongside external counsel and relevant service providers.

• Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, limited partnership agreements (LPAs), shareholders’ agreements (SHAs), side letters and other corporate and commercial agreements.

• Transactions and Investment Activities

• Provide legal support on private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals, co-investments, joint ventures and financing arrangements.

• Assist in managing legal aspects of transactions from initial structuring and negotiation through execution and completion.

• Identify and assess legal and contractual risks, proposing practical solutions aligned with commercial objectives.

• Regulatory and Compliance

• Support legal and regulatory matters involving AIFMD, applicable CSSF and FCA requirements, and AML/KYC obligations.

• Coordinate with compliance professionals, fund administrators, AIFMs and external advisers to support the group‘s regulatory obligations.

• Assist with legal and regulatory matters involving the UAE, including DIFC and ADGM frameworks where applicable.

• Legal Management and Advisory

• Provide practical legal advice and support to senior management and investment teams.

• Coordinate with external legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring quality, efficiency and cost control.

• Support the development of internal legal policies, governance procedures and contractual standards.

• Assist in assessing complex international legal matters and developing commercially focused solutions.

Candidate profile

• Essential Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Law from a recognised institution.

• Minimum five years of relevant professional experience in corporate law, investment funds, private equity or financial services.

• Experience gained within an international law firm, investment management business, financial institution or corporate legal department.

• Good working knowledge of English-law commercial and corporate documentation and/or Luxembourg investment fund structures.

• Experience in cross-border transactions and working with international legal advisers.

• Strong legal drafting, negotiation and analytical skills