Senior Funds Lawyer

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

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Senior Funds Lawyer to provide expert legal guidance on regulatory and structuring matters for UCITS and alternative funds in the UK and Europe. This interim role requires a qualified solicitor with extensive experience and a commercial mindset to support product development and governance processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE, ideally in-house at an asset manager or top-tier law firm.
• Deep knowledge of UCITS and AIF structures, relevant UK/EU regulations.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, proven ability to operate independently.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund formation and regulatory matters across UCITS and AIF platforms.
• Provide legal support for new fund launches, liaising with internal teams.
• Monitor UK and EU regulations and draft fund documentation.

Skills

Legal expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent)

Job description

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Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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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]