Senior Funds Lawyer

Phoenix - Your Professional Search Partner; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mid cap investment management firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Funds Lawyer for their London office on an interim basis. The successful candidate will provide expert legal guidance across regulatory, structuring, and governance matters for UCITS and alternative investment funds, supporting product development and growth across UK and European markets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ PQE ideally gained in-house within an asset manager or at a top-tier law firm.
• Prior experience with ESG-related regulations (SFDR, taxonomy) is advantageous.
• Proven ability to operate independently and provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to fund formation, structuring, and maintenance.
• Draft and review fund documentation including prospectuses and service provider agreements.
• Monitor and interpret evolving UK and EU regulations affecting fund products.

Skills

Excellent drafting skills

Strong negotiation skills

Deep knowledge of fund structures

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent)

Job description

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Senior Principal - Asset Management and Investment Funds

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 [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal and Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management, Funds and Trusts, and Financial Services

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