Rev & Regs are recruiting for a new 'Legal Counsel' role on behalf of a global Asset Management company in London.
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As a Legal Counsel, you will:
- Support the legal implementation of product development and regulatory changes across global fund ranges, including reviewing fund documentation and drafting shareholder notices.
- Draft and negotiate institutional client, investment management, distribution and other commercial agreements.
- Review and negotiate third-party fund service provider agreements.
- Support sustainability-related regulatory requirements, including SFDR and UK sustainability disclosure requirements.
- Provide legal advice to internal business teams and support cross-functional projects.
- Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business.
- Use approved AI tools to support legal drafting, research and review, and contribute to the team's adoption of AI.
- Work with external counsel across different jurisdictions as required.
Required experience:
- 2+ years' post-qualification experience, gained in private practice or an investment management business.
- Good knowledge of the UK FCA regulatory framework; experience with UCITS, AIFMD and/or MiFID II is desirable.
- Experience with investment management, distribution, platform and/or commercial agreements.
- Experience supporting fund product changes and related documentation.
- Knowledge of sustainability-related financial services regulation, such as SFDR and/or UK SDR.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted legal tools such as Claude or equivalent is an advantage.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Self-directed and able to work autonomously, with good judgement on when to escalate.
- Analytical, proactive, solutions-focused and commercially minded.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing competing priorities.
- Confident communicating and presenting views to stakeholders. xgikmsk
- Curious and enthusiastic about developing expertise in new areas, tools and AI-assisted legal workflows.
Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in City of London office)
Salary: £120...
Legal Counsel employer: REV & REGS LIMITED Careers
Join a dynamic and well-respected investment and wealth management firm in London, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Financial Crime Risk Assessment Framework. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, this position offers not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving environment. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, competitive salary, and the chance to make a significant impact in the financial crime compliance landscape.
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REV & REGS LIMITED Careers Recruitment Team
