At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate legal documents while advising on investment management and regulatory matters.
- Company: Leading global investment manager with a dynamic London legal team.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to complex, cross-border matters and work with senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with legal technology and AI-enabled tools.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and support a growing global platform in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' experience in asset management or banking.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
A leading global investment manager, headquartered in the US, is looking to hire a Legal Counsel to join its London legal team. This is a broad, international role offering exposure to fund formation, product development, distribution arrangements, regulatory matters and strategic business initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting a growing global platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate fund formation documents, including LPAs, PPMs, side letters and subscription agreements.
- Advise on investment management, distribution and other commercial agreements.
- Support new product launches, market expansion and regulatory initiatives.
- Provide advice on asset management regulatory developments.
- Assist with corporate governance and wider legal projects across the business.
About You
- Qualified lawyer (E&W) with 3–5 years' PQE.
- Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house within asset management, banking, private credit or alternatives.
- Strong fund formation and asset management experience.
- Commercially minded with excellent drafting and stakeholder management skills.
- Comfortable working across jurisdictions in a fast-paced, international environment.
- Interest in legal technology and AI-enabled tools is advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing legal team and gain broad exposure to complex, cross-border matters within a leading global investment platform.
Senior Regulatory Legal Counsel in City of London employer: Montresor Legal
As a leading global investment manager, our London legal team offers an exceptional work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. We prioritise employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and exposure to complex, cross-border legal matters, all while maintaining a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions directly impact our strategic initiatives and global platform.
