Legal Counsel

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Asset Manager in London seeks a Legal Counsel with 1-2 years PQE to join their in-house legal team. This role provides a great opportunity to transition from private practice, offering career growth and diverse responsibilities in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will be England and Wales qualified lawyers eager to move away from billable hours and into a dynamic corporate setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Great bonus structure

Exceptional career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years PQE in law, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
• Private Practice trained, currently working within legal sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice across various matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Liaise with business stakeholders on legal issues.
• Carry out project work with the legal team.

Skills

Strategic legal advice

Contract negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

England and Wales Qualified Lawyer

Job description

We are delighted to partner exclusively with a growing and truly global Asset Manager to support their search for a Legal Counsel to be based in their London Office. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a hardworking and ambitious 1-2 years PQE England and Wales Qualified Lawyer, looking to make the move in-house into a growing company, where career growth and breadth of work is offered from the get go!

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing strategic legal advice across corporate, commercial, regulatory, and data protection matters
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Liaising with other stakeholders of the business, advising them on any legal issue
• Carrying out project work with other members of the legal team and other stakeholders

Qualifications:

• England and Wales Qualified Lawyer with 1-2 years PQE
• Private Practice trained Lawyer, currently working within a Private Practice firm in their corporate or commercial team
• Experience working with Financial Services companies will be a plus

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and driven Corporate Lawyer, looking to escape the billable hours, to take that first step into an in-house role, at a company that offers a fantastic salary and impressive benefits (including a great bonus!). If you meet the requirements and are seeking a new challenge, please apply!

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