Senior Legal Counsel

Rutherford; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global alternative asset management firm is seeking an experienced investment management counsel in London. The role involves ownership of fund structuring, drafting of contracts, and mentoring, targeting candidates with relevant experience and a strong academic background.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9-10 years PQE in private practice and in-house.
• Experience in Fund management and Private Equity.
• Deep knowledge of private markets funds.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fund structuring and maintenance.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and agreements.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Excellent academic track record

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

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Our Client, a global alternative asset management firm, is looking for an experienced investment management counsel to join their team here in London.

The ideal candidate will be 9+ PQE with a strong track record in both a ranked Funds Practice and in-house at a Tier 1 private equity firm. They will be able to combine a strong collegiate approach, with independent contributions and a commercially savvy mentality.

This is a broad mandate and will see the right individual join a strong Legal management team as they continue to build and strengthen their offering in response to client demand.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of end-to-end fund structuring, launch, maintenance and wind down or transfer
• Drafting, review and negotiation of broader contracts and agreements
• Mentoring and development

Requirements:

• Excellent academic track record
• Minimum 9-10 years' PQE across a ranked private practice funds team and a Tier 1 Asset Management or Private Equity firm
• Qualified in England & Wales
• Minimum of 18 months in an-inhouse role - permanent or as a secondee (in the last 4 years)
• Deep knowledge of private markets funds across AIFs, UCITs, UCIs, etc.
• Right to work in the UK - this role will not be sponsored

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Investment Management, Financial Services, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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