Interim Legal Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa

London

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 80,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading asset manager in London is seeking an interim Counsel to provide legal guidance on investment management agreements and regulatory matters. The role involves negotiating client agreements, advising on compliance across jurisdictions, and monitoring regulatory developments. Candidates should hold a law degree, have mid to senior level experience, and be fluent in English.

Qualifications

Qualified lawyer preferred.
Mid to senior lawyer, ideally gained at a law firm or in-house.
Experience with cross-border legal issues preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the review and negotiation of agreements with clients.
Advise on licensing and regulatory issues across EMEA.
Monitor regulatory developments impacting business operations.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory analysis

Fluency in English

Understanding of financial services regulation

Education

Law degree from a recognized institution

Job description

A leading asset manager is looking to hire an interim Counsel to focus on investment management agreements.

In this role, you will work across multiple of the clients business lines serving clients in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. In this role, you will provide legal guidance on regulatory and transactional matters, with particular focus on investment management agreements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Support the review and negotiation of agreements and legal documents with clients and business partners, including working on the negotiation of client agreements (e.g., Investment Management Agreements) and business partner agreements (e.g., distribution agreements).
Advise on licensing and client regulatory issues across EMEA jurisdictions in coordination with Compliance.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on business operations.

Qualifications

Law degree from a recognized institution; qualified lawyer preferred.
Mid to senior lawyer, ideally gained at a law firm or in-house.
Experience with contract negotiation and analysis of regulatory issues; experience with cross-border legal issues preferred.
Basic understanding of financial services regulation, particularly in asset management or investment advisory preferred.
Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Location: London

Seniority level