Retail Funds Lawyer 3PQE+

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

Job summary

A global asset management company in Greater London is looking for a mid-level retail funds lawyer to join its legal team. This role involves advising on retail funds, including OEICs, assisting with the launch of a major international umbrella fund, and providing regulatory advice in the EU and US. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3PQE experience at a major law firm or asset management business and possess excellent academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3PQE experience at a major law firm or asset management business.
• Excellent academic qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of Open Ended Investment Companies (OEICs).
• 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 general regulatory advice in the EU and US.
• Advising on compliance matters within asset management.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Team player

Business facing experience

Commercial approach

Strong knowledge of retail funds

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