Investment Counsel in London

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. 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.
• Reviewing and negotiating limited partnership agreements, side letters, subscription agreements, reviewing internal investment committee papers and commenting 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.
• To manage and work closely with external counsel on transactions
• Negotiate terms within the Board’s risk appetite and taking account of the Board’s 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

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