Investment Counsel

Investment Counsel

Full-Time No home office possible
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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

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