Legal Counsel

Apex Group Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services provider is seeking a motivated lawyer to join their in-house Legal Team in London. The role involves providing legal advice on fund administration and depositary services, drafting client contracts, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. Candidates should have a common law qualification and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

High visibility in a large organization

Opportunities for innovation

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in the financial services industry.
• Experience in dealing with regulatory and legal matters for financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on fund administration and depositary matters.
• Draft and negotiate client-facing documentation.
• Liaise with external counsel as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication

Confidence in legal knowledge

Education

Common law qualification

Job description

Overview

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role details

Role Location: Central London

Department: Legal

Level of the role: [AVP over 3 years PQE]

Employment Type: Permanent

We are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic lawyer to join our in-house Legal Team. The role will be primarily supporting the Apex Group in respect of its administration, depositary and custody businesses located in the UK and more broadly as required from time to time.

The Role & Key Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders across the Apex Group in respect of fund administration and depositary matters including reviewing and negotiating client contracts;
• Maintaining service line documentation including updating contracts in respect of changes in regulation and/or case law;
• Review and approval of client investor application forms, powers of attorney and deal documentation;
• Advise on marketing materials, and external facing materials such as presentations to ensure compliance from a legal or regulatory perspective;
• Review and assist with ad hoc commercial agreements such as supplier and third-party services agreements;
• Liaise with external counsel when required; and
• Providing ad hoc legal advice to the wider Apex Group.

Skills Required

• Self-motivated and proactive with a mindset for continuous improvement;
• Sense of urgency, high energy and drive;
• Contribute to team working;
• Attention to detail and an ability to work to deadlines;
• Confidence and subject matter knowledge with an inquisitive mind to understand regulations, the practical options and limits thereof; and
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to manage multiple priorities of role and strong communication with clients and senior management.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated lawyer to join our rapidly growing in-house Legal Team. The role will be primarily supporting the Apex Group in respect of its depositary business, in particular Apex Depositary (UK) Limited and EDB, London Branch in respect of their growth plans and more broadly the depositary business of the Apex Group on a pan-European basis. The role will also involve supporting different Apex

Group business lines on an ad hoc basis. We offer a dynamic collegiate atmosphere and opportunities to grow and develop professionally within our thriving business. This role will report to the European Head of Legal.

Principal Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to internal stakeholders across the Apex Group in respect of the development of the infrastructure and product offering of its depositary business;
• Drafting and negotiation of client facing and intermediary documentation;
• Providing ad hoc support as required locally by entities within the Apex Group;
• Co-ordinating from a legal perspective product development and launch across the depositary business;
• Provide horizon scanning support and advice to the depositary business in respect of regulatory developments; and
• Instructing external counsel as required and managing legal spend and budget.

The Skills

• A common law qualified lawyer;
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience within the financial services industry (in-house or private practice);
• Be comfortable/competent in dealing with regulatory and legal matters in so far as they apply to the financial services industry;
• Be highly motivated and a self-starter with the ability to work unsupervised supporting a fast-paced dynamic business; and
• Possess team spirit and enthusiasm with the capacity to build strong internal and client relationships.

What you will get in return

• A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory;
• The ability to work in a growing business line in the UK;
• Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on revenue and sales pipeline;
• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and globally recognised product line; and
• The opportunity to innovate, improve process and really make a difference.

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet.

For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please visit https://theapexgroup.com/csr-policy/

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.