Legal Counsel

Cambridge Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for an experienced Solicitor to join their legal team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support to various business divisions, draft and negotiate contracts, and assist in ensuring compliance with regulations. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE.
• Experience in financial services law preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple legal projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for the London office's business operations.
• Draft and negotiate various legal agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams on legal strategies.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Solicitor qualification (England and Wales)

Job description

CAREERS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD

OUR CLIENTS

Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first .

Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients and institutional investors around the globe.

OUR CULTURE

Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.

Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, andyour success is our priority.

OUR PEOPLE

Cambridge Associatesbelieves we do our best when you do your best.

But enough about us.Tell us about YOU

o Are you abold individualseeking an opportunity to contribute to avalue-based, collaborative environmentin some of the most exciting cities around the globe?

o Do you strive to work in an environment that encouragesinnovation and teamwork?

o Are you athought leaderwho cares aboutmaking a difference in the worldwhile contributing to anamazing culture?

o Do you value achallenging professional opportunitywhere you canleverage your skills, gain avaluable foundational in finance and investment, and build along-term career development plan?

o Are you seeking acompetitive salaryarobust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety ofattractive benefits and perks?

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position will be responsible for a broad range of activities and legal matters in respect of the firm’s London-based operations and across the wider firm as necessary to support the UK and European business strategy.

The candidate will report into the Head of Legal EMEA responsible for overseeing EMEA legal matters across the regional offices and shall be working with a variety of internal and external lawyers and support staff on the London-based legal team. The candidate will become an integral part of the global, collegial Legal and Compliance team. There will be significant interaction with the CA business teams, clients, managers, service providers and other external parties.

The position will be based in London and will be a hybrid role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide legal support to the firm's business, including investment, research, and operations in respect of the London office, to support the firm’s EMEA strategy.

· Draft and negotiate agreements, including investment management, advisory and non-disclosure for clients of the London office to support the firm’s EMEA strategy.

· Provide legal support as required on the wider firm's business, in order to support the global strategy.

· Work with internal investment, operations, compliance, and risk teams to advise on developing and refining process and strategy.

· Other ad hoc corporate matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

England and Wales qualified Solicitor

Experience

· Financial services lawyer with at least 3 years PQE at silver circle, magic circle, top City US firm and/or reputable asset managers (on an in-house basis).

· Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:

• alternative investment funds and/or fund formation (private equity, debt and hedge funds);

• alternative investments financial services; or

• representing institutional clients and/or managers in primary, secondary, and direct (co-investment) transactions.

· Ability to communicate and interact with peers and external contacts in an effective, tactful and professional manner.

· Ability to assume responsibility for multiple legal projects and resolve them effectively with a minimum of supervision.

· Capable of drawing on past legal experience to operate effectively with multiple jurisdictions and financial regulatory frameworks with a curiosity to continue learning and developing their legal expertise.

· Ability to deal discretely with sensitive, confidential information concerning clients and corporate affairs.

· Good judgment, leadership skills and delivery-oriented attitude.

· Strong writing skills and attention to detail.

Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.

Want to learn more?

Click HERE to learn more about how Cambridge Associateslives our firm valuesevery day. ( https://www.cambridgeassociates.com/about-us/firm-values/ )

Click HERE to learn more about our commitment toCorporate Social Responsibility. ( https://www.cambridgeassociates.com/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/ )

Employees of Cambridge Associates Ltd or an affiliated firm, are prohibited from employment or other association with any company, organization, business, or other entity that is involved in any way with the securities or financial services industry except for those entities that are directly affiliated with Cambridge Associates Ltd.Employees are prohibited from acting as a Trustee or Director of, or accepting a similar position of responsibility with, any entity that is a client of or directly affiliated with a client of Cambridge Associates, Ltd or any of its affiliated companies without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd.Employees are prohibited from serving on the investment or finance committee of any company or organization with investable funds, or likely to develop investable funds, without prior written consent from the Chief Compliance Officer of Cambridge Associates, Ltd.

If applying for the role, you need to inform the Recruiter if there are any potential conflicts with the above.