Legal Counsel

Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden is seeking a skilled professional to join a private investment office. The role sits at the intersection of legal, operational and investment activities, reporting to the COO and supporting both established family office operations and new investment platforms.

You will review third-party legal documents, oversee fund structures and coordinate advisers across jurisdictions, while acting as company secretary for multiple entities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a legal, tax, fiduciary, private client, wealth management, family office or investment management environment.
• Experience in private wealth or family office advantageous.
• Ability to coordinate advisers and manage governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading review and management of third-party legal documentation, including NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Supporting investment activities through review of fund structures, limited partnership agreements, side letters and subscription documentation.
• Coordinating external legal, tax and regulatory advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Acting as company secretary for a range of entities, including preparation of board minutes and management of statutory requirements.
• Supporting establishment and ongoing administration of new investment vehicles and structures.
• Coordinating annual tax-related information gathering across a network of family entities and stakeholders.
• Maintaining governance frameworks, policies and procedures across regulated and non-regulated entities.
• Supporting broader operational initiatives, including HR policy management and implementation of best-practice processes.

Skills

Legal experience

Wealth management

Family office

Governance

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a sophisticated and growing private investment office managing the affairs, investments and structures of an ultra-high-net-worth family with a global footprint.

About the Role

Working as part of a small, high-calibre team, this newly created role sits at the intersection of legal, operational and investment activities. Reporting directly to the COO, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both established family office operations and the development of several new investment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Leading the review and management of third-party legal documentation, including NDAs and supplier agreements.
• Supporting investment activities through the review of fund structures, limited partnership agreements, side letters and subscription documentation.
• Coordinating external legal, tax and regulatory advisers across multiple jurisdictions.
• Acting as company secretary for a range of entities, including preparation of board minutes and management of statutory requirements.
• Supporting the establishment and ongoing administration of new investment vehicles and structures.
• Coordinating annual tax-related information gathering across a network of family entities and stakeholders.
• Maintaining governance frameworks, policies and procedures across regulated and non-regulated entities.
• Supporting broader operational initiatives, including HR policy management and the implementation of best-practice processes.

Qualifications

You are likely to have approximately 3+ years' experience within a legal, tax, fiduciary, private client, wealth management, family office or investment management environment.

This role offers a unique platform for long-term career development within a well-capitalised and expanding investment organisation. You will gain direct exposure to leading legal, tax, trustee and administration advisers while operating at the heart of a dynamic family office supporting multi-generational wealth and investment strategies.

The culture is collegiate, down-to-earth and highly collaborative, offering significant opportunity to broaden your experience and grow alongside the business.