Legal Associate Lawyer in City of London

Legal Associate Lawyer – Brookfield

Location: London – One Canada Square, Level 25

Business: Brookfield Oaktree Wealth Solutions (BOWS) – a dedicated business delivering alternative investment expertise to private wealth investors.

Job Description: BOWS is seeking an Associate Lawyer to join the growing Legal & Regulatory team reporting to the London‑based Managing Director for Legal for BOWS International. The Associate will negotiate distribution agreements, other product distribution‑related agreements and provide legal support to the BOWS EMEA, APAC and LATAM teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Negotiate distribution agreements, selling agreements and other product distribution‑related agreements with wealth‑management intermediary channels and platforms in relation to Brookfield and Oaktree private fund and evergreen products.
• Engage with Brookfield’s and Oaktree’s internal and external legal counsel throughout negotiations of agreements with wealth‑management intermediaries.
• Collaborate with technology‑platform partners to develop feeder‑fund structures for onshore and offshore distribution of products through wealth‑management intermediaries.
• Advise the business on cross‑border sale of US and EU funds, including offshore feeder‑funds into jurisdictions across EMEA.
• Assist in responding to due‑diligence queries from prospective investors regarding the legal structure of Brookfield and Oaktree funds.

Candidate Profile:

• LLB or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Licensed to practice law and a member in good standing in the UK.
• 2+ years of experience; previous in‑house experience is a bonus but private‑practice experience with private funds and/or evergreen offerings and distribution‑related matters is also acceptable.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory requirements and restrictions that apply to the marketing and distribution of private funds and evergreen offerings on a global basis.
• Experience negotiating placement‑agent agreements, dealer agreements, platform/services agreements.
• Strong client orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to give commercial advice and guidance to internal clients.
• Desire to work in a team‑based entrepreneurial environment and collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, commercial and proactive when issues arise.
• Able to establish priorities, manage multiple assignments, meet competing deadlines and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced global environment.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a positive work environment that is safe and respectful; we do not tolerate discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and actively promote diversity. Only candidates selected for pre‑screening will be contacted.