Legal & Compliance Officer

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™; Greater London; Remote; GBP 25.000 - 35.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Coopman Search are partnering with a newly launched, FCA-authorised investment management firm, seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to join on a part-time, fully remote basis, initially working two days per week.

In a small, collaborative team, you will support day-to-day compliance activities and broader legal requirements, working with the COO and external counsel to develop the compliance framework and manage regulatory paperwork.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in legal/compliance roles.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and legal documentation.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance processes, FCA exposure advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and ability to work autonomously in a small team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Asset management experience not required; all regulatory backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Aufgaben

• Support day-to-day FCA regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance training records and related documentation.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, reporting and policies.
• Draft, review and negotiate routine commercial agreements and NDAs.
• Support drafting and review of employment contracts and related documents.
• Assist with transaction-related legal matters with external counsel.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisers.
• Help develop and improve compliance processes as the business grows.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Stakeholder management

Jobbeschreibung

Coopman Search are partnering with a newly launched, FCA-authorised investment management firm, who are seeking a Legal & Compliance Officer to join their growing team on a part-time, fully remote basis, initially working two days per week.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at an early stage of its development, playing a key role in supporting the firm's day-to-day compliance activities and broader commercial legal requirements. Working as part of a small, collaborative team, you will have exposure to a wide range of legal, regulatory and operational matters as the business continues to establish itself.

Working closely with the firm's Chief Operating Officer (COO)and external legal counsel, you will support the ongoing development of the compliance framework, manage commercial legal documentation and assist with transaction-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the day-to-day administration of the firm's FCA regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain compliance training records, personal account dealing declarations, gifts and entertainment registers and other compliance documentation.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, internal reporting and the maintenance of policies and procedures.
• Draft, review and negotiate routine commercial agreements, including vendor contracts and NDAs.
• Support the drafting and review of employment contracts and related legal documentation.
• Assist with transaction-related legal matters, working alongside external legal counsel.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external advisers on legal, regulatory and commercial matters.
• Support the development and improvement of compliance processes and legal documentation as the business grows.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a legal, compliance or combined legal and compliance role.
• Experience drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documentation.
• An understanding of regulatory compliance processes, with FCA regulatory exposure advantageous but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work autonomously within a small team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous asset management or asset-backed securities experience is not required.No specific jurisdictional experience is required, with candidates from a range of legal and regulatory backgrounds encouraged to apply.

As a Certified B Corporation, we take a different approach to how we do business. Recognised on an international scale as a company that operates for good, we value & incorporate the interests of all of our stakeholders to grow in the most sustainable manner. As a recognised Great Place to Work, we ensure our workplace is one that fosters professional growth and collaboration.