Senior Legal Counsel - Investment Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic organization is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its expansion into Europe. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years' PQE as a funds lawyer with expertise in ETFs, fund distribution, and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to lead legal efforts for UK and European operations within a growing investment firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' PQE as a funds lawyer.
• Experience with ETFs and their setup.
• In-house experience at an ETF provider is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support legal efforts for UK and EU operations.
• Advise on fund distribution and compliance.
• Oversee corporate and regulatory matters.

Skills

Experience in fund distribution

Strong technical knowledge of ETFs

Understanding of SFDR and SDR regulations

Corporate law expertise

Data protection regulations

Employment law

IP law knowledge

Compliance and regulatory matters

Education

Training and qualification at a top City law firm

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

An Investment Manager is seeking to appoint an experienced funds lawyer for the role of Senior Legal Counsel in the UK, supporting expansion into Europe.

The ideal candidate is a versatile retail and private funds lawyer (from 4 years’ PQE) with experience in setting up ETFs, advising on fund distribution, and a broad practice including corporate, data protection, employment, IP, fund launches, compliance, and regulatory matters.

Requirements include training and qualification at a top City law firm, over 4 years’ PQE, with strong technical knowledge of ETFs and applicable regulations such as SFDR and SDR. Experience in-house at an ETF provider or investment manager is advantageous.

This role offers a rare opportunity for an ambitious funds lawyer to join a dynamic organization and lead legal efforts for the UK and European operations.