Senior Counsel – Custody / Asset Servicing | BANK | London
A global custody bank is looking for a Senior Counsel to join its Asset Servicing legal team in London.
The role sits at the heart of a high-profile, fast-moving practice - supporting one of the bank's largest institutional asset management relationships, as well as their wider Irish Asset Servicing business, covering Depositary and Administration.
This is a broad, senior commercial role for a qualified lawyer who can operate independently across complex, multi-jurisdictional matters - negotiating high-value contracts, advising the business day-to-day, and acting as a trusted partner to Custody, Transfer Agency, and Fund Accounting & Administration teams.
What you'll be doing
- Leading negotiation and management of a broad range of commercial contracts for a major institutional asset management client, ensuring platform integration and timely, high-quality service delivery
- Structuring and closing complex cross-border deals across Custody, Transfer Agency and Fund Accounting & Administration Services, supporting the onboarding of new clients
- Drafting and negotiating client-facing and non-client-facing agreements, including Administration Agreements, FATCA Agreements, bank account mandates and terms and conditions, Regulatory Reporting Agreements, NDAs/confidentiality agreements, letters, notices, and Intergroup and Outsourcing Agreements
What we're looking for
- 7+ years' PQE, with some asset servicing and custody experience beneficial
- Solid knowledge of the industry, with experience in (any of): UCITS and AIFMD (MiFID experience an advantage), Central Bank requirements, Fitness & Probity, AML and outsourcing
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating both client-facing and non-client-facing contracts and related documentation
- Confident advising senior stakeholders and control/support functions on regulatory and legal risk across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience managing or supervising external counsel
- Strong commercial judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a varied, high-volume workload
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Custody / Asset Management Lawyer - Global Bank - £160k-£180k employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Major, Lindsey & Africa is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Belfast, where employees are empowered to engage with complex transactions and navigate evolving regulatory landscapes. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the company offers ample opportunities for growth and collaboration within its global teams, making it an ideal place for experienced legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
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