Investment Counsel

Recruitment Manager – In-House Legal, Company Secretarial and Compliance

Legal Counsel – Investment Funds – In‑House role – 7+ PQE – London – Hybrid working

Our client is a trusted financial services organisation based in the City of London. We are searching for a 7+ PQE solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with experience working in the investment space.

You will be joining an established senior legal team and working directly with internal clients in the Investment team.

Responsibilities

• Advise the relevant senior leaders in the Investment team on private investment fund transactions, including new funding and ongoing fund matters.
• Review and negotiate limited partnership agreements, side letters, subscription agreements, internal investment committee papers and comment on the legal structure of transactions with an understanding of tax leakage risks.
• Advise on private debt transactions, investment management agreements and other investment‑related BAU advice.
• Manage and work closely with external counsel on transactions.
• Negotiate terms within the business\’s risk appetite and internal governance, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with 7+ years of relevant experience and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience working in‑house or in private practice with a focus on investment funds.
• Experience offering advice to senior clients and senior management on large investment portfolios.

Contact

For more information, please apply or get in contact directly – Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com / 07534087340