Abogado Asociado — Private Equity y Fondos de Inversion (Santiago)

Morales & Besa is recruiting a mid-level associate for its Private Equity & Investment Funds practice in Santiago. The role involves advising fund managers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies on fund formation, capital commitments, co-investment structures, and portfolio company acquisitions under Chilean law.

Chile's Ley Unica de Fondos (Ley 20.712) and CMF regulation of administradoras generales de fondos (AGFs) provide the regulatory framework. The associate will work on fund structuring, limited partnership agreements, and exit transactions for Chilean and regional private equity and venture capital vehicles.

• Advising on fund formation and regulatory registration with the CMF under Ley 20.712
• Drafting reglamentos internos, subscription agreements, and side letter arrangements
• Conducting due diligence on portfolio company targets for fund acquisitions
• Advising on co-investment and carried interest structures
• Supporting exit transactions including trade sales, secondary sales, and IPOs

• Licenciatura en Ciencias Juridicas and juramento ante la Corte Suprema
• 3-6 years of experience in private equity, funds, or corporate M&A
• Knowledge of Ley 20.712 (Ley Unica de Fondos) and CMF fund regulation
• Experience with fund formation documents, subscription agreements, and co-investment structures
• English proficiency for international fund manager clients