Senior Legal Counsel

Role: Senior In-House Counsel – Investment Funds

Location: London, UK

Our Client, a leading global asset manager, is looking for an experienced Funds Counsel to join their team here in London. The mandate has a strong development arc that will include global strategic regulatory change programmes.

This is a critical mandate as the firm experiences significant growth and the right individual will be joining a strong team of peers covering a global mandate. A strong IMA and distribution agreement skillset is a must.

Responsibilities:

• Fund formation, drafting and negotiations
• Regulation horizon scanning and legal change management
• Legal advice to the business

Requirements:

• 7-12 PQE
• Trained and qualified in a ranked funds practice
• Minimum 18 months in-house in Tier 1 financial services organisation (secondments considered)
• Strong UK & EU Regulatory knowledge – mandatory
• Exposure to US Regulations – highly desirable
• Strong academic track record
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must be England & Wales, Scotland or Ireland qualified
• Must have the right to work in the UK. The client will not sponsor for this role