Legal Counsel

Rutherford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment firm in Greater London is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team. The role involves providing legal support for various investment strategies, advising on regulatory matters, and managing legal workstreams efficiently. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years' PQE, preferably from an asset management background. This is a dynamic opportunity for legal professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE or equivalent.
• Experience ideally in asset management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across various investment strategies.
• Advise on fund formation and structuring.
• Support investment teams with transactional work.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Manage legal workstreams with external counsel.
• Assist with corporate and operational legal matters.
• Contribute to strategic projects.

Skills

Legal support for investment strategies

Regulatory compliance

Transactional work

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

Rutherford is exclusively partnered with a large alternative investment manager that are seeking a Legal Counsel to join the firm’s high-performing legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work across a broad range of legal and regulatory matters in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across a range of investment strategies including private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets.
• Advise on fund formation, structuring, and maintenance of global alternative investment funds.
• Support investment teams with transactional work, including co-investments, secondary transactions, and strategic investments.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the business, including AIFMD, MiFID II, and other international regimes.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal workstreams efficiently to balance risk and commercial priorities.
• Assist with governance, corporate, and operational legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to strategic projects including product launches, jurisdictional expansion, and regulatory change management.

Key Requirements

Qualified solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE (or equivalent), ideally from an asset manager or l...