Funds Solicitor - remote working

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; City Of London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking a Funds Solicitor to join their global team on a remote basis in the UK. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, ideally in Corporate or Regulatory law, and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. This role involves advising major asset management clients and supervising junior team members. Law firm experience is a must, with opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a Solicitor, particularly in Corporate, Funds or Financial Services Regulatory.
• Experience in Funds and/or Regulatory law is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting skills

Education

Solicitor qualification

3+ years experience in a law firm or in-house legal department

Tools

Legal technology tools for due diligence

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.*