Retail Funds Lawyer 3PQE+

Eximius Law; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management company in London is seeking a mid-level retail funds lawyer to join their legal team. This role involves advising on retail funds and regulatory compliance, while working collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a qualified lawyer with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and a strong understanding of retail funds, particularly Open Ended Investment Companies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3PQE at a major law firm or asset management.
• Some technology experience and familiarity with web-based funds is desirable.
• Prior in-house experience or secondment experience also desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Commercial approach

Team player

Strong knowledge of retail funds

Business facing experience

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Qualified lawyer

Excellent academics

Job description

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.

Main tasks

• 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