Senior Funds Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mid-cap investment management firm is seeking a Senior Funds Lawyer for their London office. The role involves providing legal guidance on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory compliance, focusing on UCITS and AIFs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a strong commercial mindset to support product development across UK and European markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE, ideally in-house or at a top-tier law firm.
• Deep knowledge of fund structures (UCITS, AIFs) and regulations.
• Experience with ESG-related regulation is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters for fund formation and structuring.
• Draft and review fund documentation including prospectuses.
• Monitor UK and EU regulations affecting fund products.

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Project management

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent)

Job description

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Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Overview of the role:

Our client a leading global mid cap investment management firm are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Senior Funds Lawyerto join their London office on an interim basis.

This individual will provide expert legal guidance across their fund range, with a particular focus on regulatory, structuring, and governance matters impacting our UCITS and alternative investment funds. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting product development and business growth across the UK and European markets.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to fund formation, structuring, and maintenance across UCITS and AIF platforms.
• Provide legal support for the launch of new funds and share classes, working closely with internal product, compliance, and distribution teams.
• Liaise with external counsel, regulators, depositaries, and administrators to ensure smooth product lifecycle management.
• Monitor and interpret evolving UK and EU regulations (e.g., AIFMD, UCITS, SFDR) and assess their impact on fund products and operations.
• Draft and review fund documentation including prospectuses, constitutional documents, and service provider agreements.
• Support cross-border marketing and distribution efforts from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Contribute to internal governance processes, including fund board meetings and regulatory filings.

Requirement:

• Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 7+ years’ PQE, ideally gained in-house within an asset manager or at a top-tier law firm.
• Deep knowledge of fund structures, particularly UCITS and AIFs, and relevant UK/EU regulations.
• Strong understanding of distribution frameworks across key European markets.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage complex legal projects.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to partner effectively across legal, compliance, investment, and distribution teams.
• Proven ability to operate independently and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice.
• Prior experience with ESG-related regulation (SFDR, taxonomy) and cross-border legal issues is advantageous.

For a confidential discussion on this role, please get in contact on [emailprotected]