Fund Distribution Lawyer(Segregated Mandates), Leading Investment Manager

Taylor Root; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency seeks a Fund Distribution Lawyer to join their dynamic legal team in London. This role focuses on advising on fund distribution strategies across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Candidates should have over 4 years of PQE in asset management or financial services law, and possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. This position offers the chance to support global asset management initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified lawyer with over 4 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks in fund distribution.
• Experience in asset management or financial services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on distribution of funds across EMEA.
• Draft and negotiate distribution and marketing agreements.
• Advise on cross-border marketing rules and directives.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Strong knowledge of fund distribution regimes

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

4+ years PQE in asset management or financial services law

Job description

Overview

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fund Distribution Lawyer to join our dynamic legal team. This role will focus on advising on fund distribution strategies for their separate account mandates across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and supporting global asset management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on the distribution and marketing of regulated funds across EMEA and other key markets.
• Draft, review, and negotiate distribution, marketing agreements and related documentation.
• Advise on cross-border marketing rules, MiFID II, AIFMD, and UCITS directives.
• Liaise with regulators and industry bodies on distribution-related matters.
• Support internal stakeholders on product launches and ongoing compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE in asset management or financial services law.
• Strong knowledge of fund distribution regimes.
• Experience working in-house at an asset manager or in private practice with a funds focus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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