Funds Solicitor - remote working

Chadwick Nott; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK is seeking a Funds Solicitor with 3+ PQE to join their remote working global team. The role involves providing support on commercial contracts and regulatory matters related to investment funds. The ideal candidate will have a background in Funds or Regulatory law, but high calibre candidates from corporate/commercial backgrounds will also be considered. Excellent communication, negotiation, and legal drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Solicitor, gained in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Particular specialism within Corporate, Funds and/or Financial Services Regulatory.
• High calibre candidates with experience in a corporate/commercial firm are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fee earning work directly for clients.
• Supervise junior members of the team.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant areas of law.
• Assist in preparing pitch documents and attend client presentations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative team skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor in UK

Tools

Legal technology tools

Job description

Funds Solicitor - remote working

My client is one of the world's leading international firms who are looking to recruit a Solicitor with 3+ PQE to join their global team, working on a remote basis in the UK.

As a Funds Solicitor, you will play a crucial role in providing support in the area of commercial contracts, corporate law and regulatory matters related investment funds clients.

Experience in Funds and/or Regulatory law is preferred, but high calibre candidates with experience in a corporate/commercial firm who are willing to adapt and build up their knowledge and experience in a new legal area will also be considered.

The department

• The team provide legal advice and support on a wide range of funds-related matters to major asset management clients including implementation of complex restructurings, cross-jurisdictional regulatory projects, investment due diligence and day-to-day operational support
• They regularly deal with a broad range of fund structures including private equity and hedge funds

Responsibilities

• You will conduct fee earning work directly for clients as well as supervising junior members of the team
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant areas of law, providing technical excellence in relation to one (or more) of the specialist areas of the corporate practice
• Working with legal technology tools appropriate to the relevant matter (e.g. artificial intelligence tools for DD) and keeping up to date with technological advances.
• Assisting with preparing pitch documents and attending client presentations

About you

• 3+ years experience as a Solicitor, gained in a law firm or in-house legal department
• Particular specialism within Corporate, Funds and/or Financial Services Regulatory
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and legal drafting skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

You must be UK based and must live at least 100 miles away from London.

For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott:

0121 200 5578 dl

07921 001235

[e-mail]

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*