At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on investment funds, draft agreements, and manage legal risks in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Leading global financial services organisation with a high-performing legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and exposure to diverse investment management matters.
- Other info: 6-month interim role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a sophisticated team and make an impact in the asset management industry.
- Qualifications: UK-qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ experience in investment funds or asset management.
We are currently partnering with a leading global financial services organisation seeking an experienced Interim Investment Funds Lawyer for a min 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a high-performing legal team supporting a broad range of investment management and funds-related matters within a sophisticated, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on the structuring, establishment and ongoing operation of UK and cross-border investment funds and related investment vehicles.
- Provide guidance on UK regulatory frameworks, including the FCA Handbook and the UK AIFM regime, working closely with Compliance and Risk teams.
- Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, including constitutional documents, investment management agreements and service provider arrangements.
- Negotiate client investment management and related commercial agreements.
- Support strategic investment initiatives from a legal and regulatory perspective.
- Partner with colleagues across Investments, Operations, Compliance, Risk and Finance to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
- Assist with fund and investment governance processes, committee materials and regulatory filings.
- Identify and help manage legal and regulatory risks in line with internal policies and risk frameworks.
- Contribute to legal know-how, precedents and process improvements.
Candidate Profile
- UK-qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE.
- Strong experience in investment funds and/or asset management, gained in a leading law firm or in-house financial services environment.
- Particular experience across private equity and hedge fund structures would be advantageous.
- Solid understanding of the asset management industry and its regulatory landscape.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
- Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
The Opportunity
- 6-month interim assignment (August–December 2026)
- London-based role with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
- Opportunity to work on a broad mix of funds, regulatory and investment management matters within a globally recognised organisation
- Competitive day rate
If you are an experienced Investment Funds Lawyer considering interim opportunities, we would be delighted to have a confidential conversation regarding this mandate and other opportunities coming to market.
Interim Investment Funds Lawyer (min 6 months) - Asset Management in City of London employer: The Stephen James Partnership
Join a leading global financial services organisation that values its employees and fosters a high-performing legal team. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse investment management matters in a sophisticated international environment, all while enjoying a competitive day rate and a flexible hybrid working model. This role not only offers meaningful work but also the chance to collaborate with top professionals across various departments, enhancing your skills and career trajectory.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
