Institutional Business Lawyer

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a global investment firm with a team of 2,300 people across more than 550 investment professionals. The firm offers a broad array of investment strategies and bespoke solutions for clients worldwide.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Institutional Business Lawyer in delivering legal advice and support to the Institutional business of Columbia Threadneedle Investments across EMEA.
• Draft, review, amend, negotiate and advise on Investment Management Agreements and other legal and commercial agreements for new and existing clients, including standard segregated mandates and those focused on Liability Driven Investment (LDI).
• Provide legal support for institutional distribution activities across EMEA.
• Draft, review, amend and advise on intra‑group agreements, collaborating with stakeholders such as internal Tax and Finance teams.
• Coordinate external legal advice and manage external lawyers when required.
• Assist with addressing general and ad‑hoc queries from business areas.
• Research and advise on developments in the law, regulation and practices relating to the institutional fund industry.
• Advise the Institutional business on UK and offshore product ranges, including the Luxembourg domiciled LDI Fund, UK Investment Trusts and unit‑linked pooled product range (drafting insurance policies, reinsurance policies and endorsements).

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with 3‑6 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating Investment Management Agreements and related amendments.
• Experience advising asset management or investment businesses, gained through an in‑house legal team or a reputable law firm.
• Understanding of the UK and wider EU regulatory environment.
• Exposure to and understanding of a broad range of investment fund structures and strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently in a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines, knowing when to raise issues and risks.
• Ability to draft contracts with minimal supervision, particularly Investment Management Agreements.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking and appreciation of investment concepts.
• Ability to balance business risk with opportunity.
• Ability to provide practical and commercial advice.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with the business, global teams and within the General Counsel's Organization.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to aid your participation in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.