Retail Funds Lawyer 3PQE+

Eximius Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is looking for a mid-level retail funds lawyer to join their legal team in London. The role involves advising on retail funds, assisting with fund launches, and providing regulatory advice in the EU and US. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years PQE and a strong knowledge of retail funds, particularly Open Ended Investment Companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE at a major law firm or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of retail funds especially Open Ended Investment Companies.
• Ability to work autonomously when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advising on Retail funds and fund authorisations.
• Assisting with the launch of a major international umbrella fund.
• Providing regulatory advice in the EU and US.

Skills

Qualified lawyer with minimum 3PQE

Excellent academics

Team-player

Business facing experience

Commercial approach

Knowledge of retail funds

Technology experience

Ability to work autonomously

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in a highly successful Global asset management company for a mid-level retail funds lawyer to join their legal team.

Responsibilities

• Advising on Retail funds (including OEICs) as well as domestic and international fund authorisations
• Assisting with the launch of a major international umbrella fund and its sub-funds.
• Assisting with general regulatory advice in the EU (including AIFMD) & US.
• Advising on ad hoc compliance matters
• Advising the business on general asset management legal matters

Essential skills

• Qualified lawyer with minimum 3PQE at a major law firm or asset management business.
• Excellent academics
• A team-player who can work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Business facing experience and the ability to understand and respond effectively to commercial needs.
• A Commercial approach
• Strong knowledge of retail funds especially Open Ended Investment Companies
• Some technology experience and familiarity with web-based funds desirable though not essential
• Prior in-house experience / in-house secondment experience also desirable though not essential
• Ability to work autonomously when necessary