Corporate/Commercial Lawyer (8PQE+), Investment Manager

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment manager is seeking an Associate Director for their in-house legal team in London. The role requires an 8+ PQE lawyer to handle various legal matters, focusing on M&A and commercial contracts, while working collaboratively across departments to ensure legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm or financial services firm preferred.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal advisor on M&A and integration queries.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide advice.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

8+ PQE Corporate/Commercial Lawyer

Job description

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Associate Director, In-house Legal, Financial Services at Taylor Root

The Client:

A leading investment manager is looking for an 8+ PQE corporate/commercial lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead legal advisor on M&A and integration queries, providing strategic support to the senior exec team on pre- and post-completion/integration M&A matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements. vendor contracts, investment management agreements, licensing agreements, and customer terms and conditions.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate these risks, ensuring the company’s operations align with legal requirements.
• Advise on corporate documents likes SPAs and SHAs
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will bean 8+ PQE Corporate and/or commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or financial services firm.
• Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Investment Management, Investment Banking, and Legal Services

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