Legal Counsel, Private Markets

Cleveland & Co; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is searching for an ambitious Legal Counsel with deep experience in investment management. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of post-qualification experience and must demonstrate a strong knowledge across private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and more. This role offers a varied experience supporting global investment management businesses.

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ post qualification experience.
• Broad knowledge of investment management specialisms including Private Equity, Venture Capital, Hedge Funds, and more.

Responsibilities

• Support clients on global investment management businesses.
• Collaborate with diverse team of investment management lawyers.

Skills

Deep experience in investment management

Independent and driven

Results-focused

Strong accountability

Education

Qualified Lawyer in the UK

Job description

Job Description

Looking for Legal Counsel talent in London, with deep experience in investment management.

Join a diverse and collaborative team of investment management lawyers in supporting our clients’ global investment management businesses through an outsourced “in-house” model. The firm maintains a culture of drive, partnership and success. The legal team takes pride in thinking holistically and providing commercial solutions to clients on a live basis.

ROLE

We are looking for an ambitious Lawyer qualified in the UK, who is looking for a varied role that will offer a broad range of experience with firms across financial services. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years’ post qualification experience and a deep working knowledge of the vertical specialisms across investment management (private markets) including :

• Private Equity Funds
• Venture Capital Funds;
• Hedge Funds;
• Infrastructure Funds;
• Real Estate Funds;
• Private Credit Funds;
• Regulation; and
• Structuring.

The right candidate will be independent, driven and committed to contributing to the team’s and clients’ success. They will be results focused, accountable, and looking for a role that will support their development and progression in the industry. They will also be colla...