Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management - 6 Month FTC

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique bank and asset manager in London is seeking an experienced interim senior legal counsel to join its legal team for a six-month contract. The role involves advising on fund launches, negotiating agreements, and providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with over 8 years of PQE and strong experience in funds or asset management.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' PQE in law.
• Strong experience in funds/asset management.
• Buy-side experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising on fund launches and negotiating related agreements.
• Reviewing and negotiating banking documentation.
• Supporting investment and securities transactions.
• Drafting operational service provider agreements.
• Guiding implementation of new laws and regulations.

Skills

Advising on fund launches

Negotiating agreements

Reviewing trading documentation

Corporate governance

Education

Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction)

Job description

Overview

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

• 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) 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].