Legal Counsel (Fund Investments Lawyer)

responsAbility is a leading Swiss impact asset manager with deep expertise in private market investing across emerging markets. The company provides debt and equity financing to financial institutions, enterprises and mid market funds, designed to generate measurable positive outcomes for people and planet alongside competitive financial returns. Impact and ESG are embedded throughout the investment process and supported by active engagement. As of 31 March 2026, responsAbility manages USD 5.9 billion in assets invested across around 70 countries and works with institutional, private and public sector investors to invest capital at scale. Founded in 2003, responsAbility has deployed more than USD 17.8 billion in impact investments. Since 2022, responsAbility has been part of M&G Investments, a business of M&G plc, a global savings and investments group with asset management and insurance capabilities and a long-term institutional ownership base.

responsAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment is to provide you with the best possible recruitment experience along with a neutral assessment of your CV and application. Your skill set, education and experience are what we focus on. We therefore kindly ask you to support us on this matter by refraining from putting any personal details (such as picture, gender, marital status etc.) on your CV or motivation letter.

We are looking for an additional motivated colleague in the role of a Legal Counsel (Fund Investments Lawyer).

You will be part of the Legal & Compliance function, within the Legal Investments & Restructuring team, supporting investment activities across private markets. You will provide pragmatic, business oriented legal advice to internal stakeholders. The role requires a hands on, solution driven lawyer who can operate effectively in a fast paced, international environment.

• Act as a trusted legal partner to investment professionals and other internal stakeholders, advising on the execution of investments into intermediated businesses (PE fund and financial institutions), with a clear and primary focus on Fund of Fund transactions, including primary commitments, co investments and secondary transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of legal documentation, including LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters and ancillary documents
• Support fund structuring and product development, working closely within internal teams and external parties
• Review legal opinions, regulatory confirmations and tax related documentation; instruct and manage external legal counsel's cross multiple jurisdictions in a pragmatic manner
• Advise on portfolio investment matters, including amendments, restructurings and unwinding portfolio exposures
• Deliver targeted legal training and guidance to investment teams, contributing to the development of internal know how and best practices
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, templates and playbooks, supporting scalability and efficiency

• Strong academic background (Master of Law or equivalent) with 4-6 years of relevant experience in private markets, gained in house and/or at a leading law firm
• Founding legal knowledge and experience in private equity fund investments, ideally in a Fund of Funds environment (ILPA documentation and multi investor structures are a strong plus). Experience in Financial Inclusion lending would be an advantage
• Commercially minded and pragmatic, with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
• Hands on and execution focused, comfortable managing transactions end to end with limited supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as legal drafting and negotiating skills, used to and with flair for easily interacting with different stakeholders in a global and diverse organization
• Business fluency in English is required; additional languages (French, German, Spanish) are a plus
• Able to manage goals independently by keeping the big picture in mind and ability to respect tight deadlines; proven ability to improve and enhance processes continuously
• Interest in and enthusiasm for impact investment

An exciting job, located in the city of Cape Town, with plenty of room for personal initiative and within a multicultural and future oriented working environment, awaits you.