Junior Legal Counsel

Private equity funds have long been one of the most attractive investment opportunities, outperforming public market benchmarks, like the S&P 500. But these funds have also been difficult or impossible to access, especially for individuals. Onerous paperwork, high investment minimums (~€10m) and difficulty picking a fund have all been hurdles that kept individuals out. Access has always been dominated by institutions or a select few. Enter Moonfare.

Moonfare is revolutionising access to private equity using a fully digital platform that provides qualified investors access to selectively vetted top-performing funds within 15 minutes and at minimums as low as €50,000. Moonfare provides investors with innovative reporting and the potential to trade their stakes in funds using our Secondary Market. We are introducing never before seen transparency and liquidity to private equity, and with our ongoing expansion across key markets in Europe and Asia, we are enabling investors around the world to reach further.

The Moonfare team brings together individuals with a wealth of different backgrounds, from leading investment and private banks and private equity fund managers to disruptive tech startups, leading newspapers and top law firms. Moonfarians strive to keep growing and want to challenge the status quo while working as a team to deliver innovative solutions and the Moonfare vision.

**Junior Legal Counsel (M/F/d)**

We're on the lookout for a vibrant Junior Legal Counsel to become a vital member of our Legal team in Berlin. You'll play a crucial role in facilitating the launch, distribution, and investment into underlying funds, all of which are essential for Moonfare's success. Join our skilled team spanning across Berlin and Luxembourg and be part of our dynamic journey.

**You will**:

- Support fund launches and ongoing fund management activities from a legal perspective.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation related to fund launches, distribution and investment activities, adhering to regulatory compliance standards and internal policies.
- Collaborate closely with other teams including Investments, Fund Operations and Commercial to ensure legal requirements are met effectively.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to working students, offering support and direction in daily tasks and projects.
- Seek opportunities for process improvement and optimization, striving for operational excellence and enhanced performance.
- Manage various ad hoc tasks including document due diligence, compliance activities and responding to queries.

**The next Moonfarian**:

- 1-2 years of experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or financial institution.
- Exposure to private equity is preferred.
- Has experience in drafting, conducting due diligence and reviewing legal documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities.
- Has exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Communication skills in German are preferred but not required.
- Has an understanding of AIFMD/MiFID.
- Exceptional project management skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

**If you feel you do not meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply**

**Invest in yourself**:

- **Ownership**: All team members are empowered to bring ideas, make decisions and have impact. Participate in our equity program and share in our success.
- **Transparency**: Everyone at Moonfare is regularly updated on strategic progress, KPI tracking, product updates and changes.
- **Growth**: Not only will you grow in your role, you also have access to an individual growth budget of €1,500 or 2% of base salary (whichever is higher).
- **Diversity**: Our Diversity Committee ensures we hold ourselves accountable and continuously improve our D&I initiatives.

We understand the important role that diversity plays in our success. Different backgrounds, experiences and ideas push us further and raise the bar. We're committed to developing an inclusive and safe culture where everyone — regardless of colour, race, religion, sex, origin, sexuality, disability, marital status, citizenship or gender identity — knows that they are an integral part of the team and can bring their full potential to their work.