Legal Counsel

S64 is the leader in private markets solutions for international private wealth and the home of semi‑liquid evergreen funds. Our fintech platform and extensive product manufacturing capabilities are trusted by the world’s leading private banks, private markets General Partners and asset managers. As a critical strategic partner, we empower our clients to effortlessly deliver private markets at scale into EMEA and APAC private wealth. Headquartered in London, we have offices in Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, Madrid and Milan.

We are seeking a hands‑on legal counsel who will provide execution and delivery for a rapidly scaling fintech. The successful candidate will have a wide remit and will play a crucial role in delivering successful outcomes for our business and our clients. You will be the in‑house lawyer, executing our daily legal activities and strategy, as well as providing ongoing oversight of regulated activities. The role is incredibly broad based, working across the world. You will be required to have a dynamic approach, a natural affinity to thrive in a very fast‑paced global organisation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Corporate Matters
  • Corporate advice and management of transactions: corporate governance, global corporate structure, board matters and fundraising
  • Maintain all company secretarial records and complete all necessary company filings in the UK and oversee filings in other locations
  • Manage and advise on corporate matters related to external investors in the company and liaise with external lawyers on corporate transactions in particular, funding rounds and external shareholder arrangements
  • Manage and oversee all 3rd‑party legal and compliance vendors and perform annual due‑diligence reviews
  • Prepare necessary documents needed in connection with corporate transactions
  • Attend and minute board meetings of the UK holding company
  • Provide oversight of governance activities of overseas entities
  • Oversee the incorporation and management of any group subsidiaries and branches and liaise with local external counsel and local compliance support providers
  • Draft and agree any NDA agreements required by the group
  • Draft and manage inter/intra‑company service level agreements
• Compliance and Governance
  • Serve as a standing member of the Risk Committee
  • Assist with the design, implementation and enhancement of internal compliance and governance policies and processes, including attending certain committee meetings
  • Oversee annual review of group policies and procedures
• Contract Management
  • Manage all commercial contracts and third‑party vendor contracts
  • Manage Software as a Service (SaaS) and technology platform agreements
  • Maintain standard distribution agreements and distributor pack templates
  • Review all third‑party contracts, client engagement letters, and SLAs to ensure they align with company policies
• Regulatory Matters
  • Review and assist with any regulatory applications in the UK, Europe and APAC
  • Oversee relationship with regulatory hosting partners who provide regulatory cover
  • Obtain advice on any financial promotion issues both in the UK and overseas
  • Review regulatory returns

Experience

• UK qualified lawyer with at least 5‑7 years PQE within a financial services firm, or at a law firm supporting financial services
• Strong experience in UK company law, NDAs, and company secretarial duties
• Experience with commercial contract management (vendors and service providers)
• Knowledge of shareholder agreements and fundraising
• Experience overseeing and coordinating 3rd‑party legal partners
• Experience working, or supporting clients, within the FCA regulatory environment
• European/APAC regulatory experience is a plus
• Additionally, candidates who can demonstrate experience in some or all of the following areas will be highly desirable: SaaS, employment law, tax, and regulatory compliance including MiFID

Personal Characteristics

• You’re a self‑starter and offer suggestions for activity that improves the product you work on
• You’ll skilfully manage the demands and expectations of stakeholders and teams across the business, presenting your work and building relationships
• You realise the value of face‑to‑face time and appreciate the interpersonal opportunities and improvements that can make
• Collaboration is key and you’ll be an active contributor to our team culture. You’ll constantly look to advance your own knowledge and take opportunities to share your learning back with the team

We offer competitive compensation packages, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a talented team in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. If you have a desire to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Our Culture

The S64 vision would not be possible without creating an environment where team members feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive. You will be well supported with a strong dynamic team, well versed in growing employees to be as successful as they can be. Our track record within the banking industry also means S64 has a strong focus on ethical investing, appropriate checks and balances under‑pinned with an open and inclusive ethos.

S64 Ventures Limited evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.