Legal Counsel

Firm Overview: Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world.

Job Description Summary: This position will be responsible for a broad range of activities and legal matters in respect of the firm’s London-based operations and across the wider firm as necessary to support the UK and European business strategy. This position will be a member of the EMEA Legal team and a member of the Global Legal and Compliance team. They will be responsible for EMEA legal matters and shall be working with a variety of internal colleagues. There will be significant interaction with the CA business teams, clients, managers, service providers and other external parties. The position will be based in London and will be a hybrid role.

Job Description:

• Provide legal support to the firm's business, including client solutions, investment, research, and operations in respect of the London office, to support the firm’s EMEA strategy.
• Draft and negotiate agreements, including investment management, advisory and non-disclosure for clients of the London office, as well as vendor and other ancillary agreements, to support the firm’s EMEA strategy.
• Provide legal support as required on the wider firm's business, in order to support the global strategy.
• Provide legal support as required to our internal units including, but not limited to, Human Capital, Operations, Finance, and IT.
• Work with compliance and risk teams, advising on regulatory and governance matters.
• Other ad hoc matters.

Qualifications:

• England and Wales qualified Solicitor
• Financial services and/or corporate lawyer with at least 3 years PQE at silver circle, magic circle, top City US firm and/or reputable asset managers (on an in-house basis).
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
• Alternative investment services, separate accounts, funds and/or fund formation (private equity, debt and hedge funds);
• Representing institutional clients and/or managers in primary, secondary, and direct (co-investment) transactions;
• Corporate governance; or Human resources/employment matters
• Ability to communicate and interact with peers and external contacts in an effective, tactful and professional manner.
• Ability to assume responsibility for multiple legal projects and resolve them effectively with a minimum of supervision.
• Capable of drawing on past legal experience to operate effectively with multiple jurisdictions and financial regulatory frameworks with a curiosity to continue learning and developing their legal expertise.
• Ability to deal discretely with sensitive, confidential information concerning clients and corporate affairs.
• Good judgment, leadership skills and delivery-oriented attitude.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail.

Base salary range for this role:

• Pay Range Minimum: 127100
• Pay Range Maximum: 170300

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.