Investment Manager - Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate/Commercial

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une grande société de gestion d'investissements recherche un avocat d'entreprise/commercial de 8 ans d'expérience minimum pour rejoindre son équipe juridique. Vous serez responsable de conseiller sur un large éventail de questions juridiques, de la négociation de contrats à l'identification des risques juridiques, dans un environnement dynamique et innovant.

Qualifications

• Avocat(e) en droit des affaires/commercial avec 8 ans ou plus d'expérience.
• Expérience dans un cabinet d'avocats ou une entreprise de services financiers.
• Proactif(ve), orienté(e) détails, capable de travailler dans un environnement innovant.

Responsibilities

• Conseiller juridique principal sur les questions de M&A et d'intégration.
• Rédiger, examiner et négocier des contrats commerciaux variés.
• Identifier les risques juridiques et fournir des conseils stratégiques.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Job description

Job Description

The Client:

A leading investment manager is looking for an 8+ PQE corporate/commercial lawyer to join their legal team. Working autonomously, you will be responsible for a range of legal matters across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead legal advisor on M&A and integration queries, providing strategic support to the senior exec team on pre- and post-completion/integration M&A matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, supplier agreements. vendor contracts, investment management agreements, licensing agreements, and customer terms and conditions.
• Identify potential legal risks and provide strategic advice to mitigate these risks, ensuring the company’s operations align with legal requirements.
• Advise on corporate documents likes SPAs and SHAs
• Working in multidisciplinary teams across various departments, including product development, marketing, and human resources, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate will be an 8+ PQE Corporate and/or commercial lawyer, preferably with experience in a law firm, or financial services firm.
• Excellent contract negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Strong problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset.