In-House Counsel - Funds Formation

Rutherford Search; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-strategy business in London is seeking a funds formation Associate to cover various responsibilities including new fund formation and regulatory advisory. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years PQE in a private practice Funds Team and a strong background in fund regulation.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years PQE in a recognised private practice Funds Team.
• 1-2 years' in-house experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of European and US regulated funds and securities.

Responsibilities

• New fund formation and advisory.
• Handling distribution and brokerage agreements.
• Providing fund regulatory advisory under EMIR, MiFID, UCITS, AIFMD.

Skills

Fund formation

Negotiation

Regulatory advisory

Investment mandates

Securities knowledge

Education

Strong academic track record

Job description

Our Client

A well respected multi-strategy business in London, is looking for a strong funds formation Associate to join the team.

The role will cover a range of remits including, but not solely, the following:

• New fund formation

• Investment advisory, distribution and brokerage agreements

• Fund regulatory advisory (EMIR, MiFID, UCITS, AIFMD)

Experience

• 3-7 years PQE - in a recognised private practice Funds Team

• Track record of fund formation, negotiation of investment mandates and side letters

• European and US regulated funds and securities knowledge

• 1-2 years' experience in-house would be highly desirable - including secondments

• Strong academic track record

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Octavian Donnelly.
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