Senior Legal Counsel

Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fund advisory business is seeking an In House Legal Counsel in London. The role involves supporting fundraising and legal matters for private funds, requiring strong communication skills and project management experience. Join a collaborative team that rewards ambition and offers career progression in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years PQE in a private funds-related role.
• Experience with fundraising and secondary mandate legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Support fund placement and advisory teams with legal matters.
• Compile key legal issues and compliance matters.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Job description

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In House Legal Counsel - Private Funds - Collegiate International Team - Great Funds Experience – 5-8 Years PQE – London

Our client is an established independent global fund advisory business with a reputation for leading the private markets space.

Their global expansion has led to the need for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the legal team in London. Reporting to the UK-based GC, you will support the primary fund placement, secondary, and GP Capital Advisory teams.

As an ambitious and driven team leader, you will have experience working within a private funds-related role (whether in-house or private practice).

You will be comfortable assisting the teams globally with fundraising and secondary mandate legal matters, including engagement letters, marketing documentation, NDAs, and liaising with fund or transaction counsel.

The project management work may include compiling key legal issues and compliance matters, assisting with internal investment vehicles and client funds, and providing legal support related to supplier and third-party contracts.

Your excellent communication skills and your ability to deal with internal stakeholders will be key to your success.

This international team offers a collegiate environment where ambition is rewarded and a ‘can do’ attitude enables career progression and funds experience enhancement. The legal team (4 in the UK and 4 in the US) is supportive, collaborative, and hardworking, with high expectations, strong rewards, and career development opportunities. You will be based in their London office on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting time to join this thriving business in this fast-paced sector.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type

• Full-Time

Job Function

• Legal

Industries

• Funds and Trusts