Junior Counsel in City of London

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

Role Details

• Role Location: Central London
• Department: Legal

Apex is seeking a qualified lawyer with custody, CASS and fund administration/asset management experience. Candidate will have experience of working in the financial services sector, and experience in the negotiation of a variety of fund and other commercial agreements including, but not limited to; custody agreements, depositary agreements, third party service provider agreements, prospectuses, supplements etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the UK based custody and administration businesses;
• Maintaining service line templates, updating as necessary for changes in regulation and/or case law;
• Reviewing and negotiating custody agreement and service agreements, side letters, client investor application forms, powers of attorney, non-disclosure agreements and deal documentation;
• Reviewing commercial agreements such as supplier and third-party services agreements;
• Managing ad-hoc legal queries from clients and intermediaries such as investment managers and sub-custodians;
• Liaise with external counsel when assistance/advice from them is required;
• Providing ad-hoc legal advice to the wider business.

Skills Required

• Qualified lawyer with 1-3 years post qualification experience, with demonstrable UK/EU regulatory experience.
• Experience working in a reputable and recognised financial services practice or inhouse legal department of a custody bank or fund administrator;
• Experience of working across FCA and EU regulations;
• Experience of funds, fund documentation and asset management terms;
• Experience with nominee structures would be advantageous;
• Self-motivated and proactive with a mindset for continuous improvement;
• Sense of urgency, high energy and drive;
• Contributor to team working;
• Attention to detail and an ability to work to deadlines;
• Confidence and subject matter knowledge with an inquisitive mind to understand regulations and the practical options and limits thereof;
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage the multiple priorities of the role and strong communication with clients and senior management.

What you will get in return

• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
• The ability to work in a growing business line in the UK.
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and globally recognised product line.
• The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.