Senior Legal Counsel - Investment Management

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international investments group in London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to advise on high-value real estate, funds, and infrastructure deals. You will report to the General Counsel and work on negotiating complex transactions. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified solicitor with 5-10 years' experience. Benefits include a competitive package and exposure to senior leadership.

Benefits

3-4 months' salary bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension

Lunch allowance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' PQE in legal counsel.
• Strong background in investment, funds, real estate, or infrastructure.
• Experience with high-value and complex deals.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel and legal team.
• Advise on investment and funds transactions.
• Negotiate transactional documents with external counsel.
• Liaise with the compliance team on regulatory matters.

Skills

Investment and funds transactions

Real estate transactions

Regulatory analysis

Negotiation skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

The Opportunity

Senior Legal Counsel - Central London | 5-10 PQE | Global Investments Business

Join a leading international investments group as Senior Legal Counsel in London. Work alongside a highly experienced General Counsel, advising on high-value real estate, funds, and infrastructure investments.

The Business

• Part of a global financial group with strong ties to a major international bank.
• Offices across the UK, Asia, and the US.
• Investment portfolio spans shopping centres, apartment blocks, and energy networks, with projects typically ranging from £150m-£500m.
• Modern, fast-paced culture - decisions are made quickly and deals move at pace.
• Central London office, close to Liverpool Street station.

The Role

• Report directly to the General Counsel and support the wider legal team.
• Advise on:
  • Investment and funds transactions
  • Real estate and infrastructure deals
  • Structuring, due diligence, and regulatory analysis
  • Negotiating transactional documents with external counsel
• Regularly liaise with the compliance team (KYC and regulatory matters).
• Review and negotiate third-party contracts for day-to-day operations.
• Stay ahead of legal and regulatory developments impacting the portfolio.

Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor, 5-10 years' PQE.
• Background in investment, funds, real estate, or infrastructure transactions.
• Strong experience handling high-value, complex deals.
• Ability to project manage transactions autonomously.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive package including:
• 3-4 months' salary bonus
• Private healthcare
• Generous pension
• Lunch allowance
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and major international investments.
• Chance to take a leading role in a business that is growing and diversifying its global portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity for a corporate or investments lawyer to step into a senior in-house role at a global investment group, shaping deals that span across real estate, funds, and infrastructure.