Legal Counsel (Home based) in London

Position: Senior Legal Counsel Company: Reports To: Head of Investment Management Cleveland & Co is a dynamic outsourced in-house legal team, delivering innovative, strategic legal solutions to clients across the investment management industry. We deliver high-calibre advice across asset owners, asset allocators, industry associations and industry service providers. Our clients trust us not only for our technical excellence, but for our commercial mindset and ability to operate as a true extension of their internal team. The Senior Legal Counsel role is built for someone who combines deep investment management and funds expertise with the ambition to own a market segment, not just deliver work within it. This is an opportunity to support building a platform: to lead client relationships, and play a meaningful role in scaling a firm that is redefining what great in-house legal support looks like. This is a high-impact role advising fund managers and investment firms across the full lifecycle of asset management activity, including: Fund launches across all asset classes, fund types and jurisdictions; This role is ideal for someone who can combine technical excellence and commercial judgement, while also owning client relationships and contributing meaningfully to the firm’s growth Lead and project manage fund launches from inception through to launch, including: Structuring, product design, timelines and execution planning Coordination with tax, regulatory, operational and distribution workstreams Advise across a wide range of fund types and asset classes, including: Hybrid funds and bespoke structures Alternative fund vehicles and managed account structures Termination, liability, indemnities and risk allocation Managed accounts Advise clients on operational risk and vendor strategy, including: Practical contract negotiation that protects the manager without creating friction Law Degree ~ Qualified lawyer in England & Wales (or common law jurisdiction) with strong UK institutional private markets experience ~Strong track record advising investment managers and operational & service providers (in-house or from a leading law firm) ~ Good to have: ability to win work and grow client relationships, including leading commercial discussions and converting opportunities ~ Good commercial instincts, with the ability to advise beyond pure legal risk ~ Front-Row Seat to the Market : You will advise a range of investment management clients from boutiques to global houses on a broad range of legal issues matters. Build the Platform and Your Own Trajectory : You will have the opportunity to grow Cleveland & Co’s investment management client base and strengthen our market presence. For the right person, this is a rare chance to combine top-tier legal work with genuine commercial ownership and long-term upside. Move Faster, With Less Friction : You’ll operate in a high-performance environment that values momentum, accountability, and smart judgement. We take client service seriously, we back each other, and we’re building something meaningful together. This is a full-time, in-office role based at our London Bridge office . Cleveland & Co is not a legal placement agency. We are a fully integrated, outsourced in-house legal team. We operate as a collaborative, high-performing legal function, serving multiple clients from within our own firm. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.