Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management - 6 Month FTC

Hydrogen Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel for a six-month contract. The role involves providing broad legal support across investment and operational activities, requiring a qualified lawyer with over 8 years of experience in funds or asset management. This opportunity offers exposure to diverse legal and regulatory matters in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience in funds/asset management.
• Buy-side experience and corporate governance experience are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising on fund launches and negotiating related agreements.
• Reviewing and negotiating trading, banking and treasury documentation.
• Supporting investment and securities transactions.
• Drafting and advising on operational service provider agreements.
• Providing guidance on new laws and regulations.

Job description

We are working exclusively with a boutique bank and asset manager who are seeking an experienced interim senior legal counsel to join its London-based legal team on a six-month contract. This newly-created role will provide broad legal support across investment, operational and governance activities, working closely with stakeholders at all levels.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on fund launches (AIFs, UCITS, offshore funds) and negotiating related agreements.
• Reviewing and negotiating trading, banking and treasury documentation (e.g. ISDAs, CSAs, GMRAs, custody, administration and prime brokerage agreements).
• Supporting investment and securities transactions.
• Drafting and advising on a wide range of operational service provider agreements.
• Providing guidance on the implementation of new laws and regulations.

What we\'re looking for:

• Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred) with 8+ years\' PQE.
• Strong experience in funds/asset management, gained either in-house or at a leading law firm.
• Buy-side experience would be a significant advantage.
• Corporate governance experience would also be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a dynamic financial services organisation and gain exposure to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment.

For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Stephanie Bruckl at [e-mail].