Senior Legal Counsel, Private Markets Funds and JV’s

Aviva; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their Private Markets team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide top-tier legal services across various funds, including real estate and infrastructure. You will engage in strategic business functions, assisting with fund structuring and joint ventures, while navigating the complexities of the regulatory environment. With a commitment to diversity and flexible working arrangements, this innovative firm fosters a collaborative atmosphere where your expertise in alternative investments and ESG regulations will be valued. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance bonus eligibility

Family-friendly parental leave

Holiday entitlement options

Up to 40% discount on products

Flexible benefits including electric cars

Matching Share Plan

21 volunteering hours per year

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in law.
• Strong knowledge of UK, Luxembourg, and Jersey fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal services to Private Markets business.
• Support fund creation, structuring, and joint ventures.

Skills

Private Markets experience

Knowledge of alternative investments

Understanding of acquisition structures

ESG regulatory developments

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.

Senior Legal Counsel, Private Markets Funds and JV’s

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer with previous Private Markets experience to join one of Europe’s leading Private Markets platforms.

About the role:

As a senior legal adviser within the Aviva Investors legal team, you will provide first-class legal services to the Private Markets business, covering all Private Markets funds (real estate, infrastructure, debt), corporate real estate transactions, and joint ventures. You will support strategic business functions, assisting with fund creation and structuring, outsourcing projects, and joint ventures.

Skills and experience required:

• Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least 5 years post-qualification experience, or relevant skills and experience outside this range.
• Strong knowledge of alternative investments and unregulated funds in the Private Markets sector, including real estate, infrastructure, and debt, with experience in UK, Luxembourg, and ideally Jersey fund structures.
• Understanding of acquisition structures, fund flows, tax efficiency, and regulatory environment, including AIFMD.
• Developing expertise in ESG regulatory developments such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.

Benefits:

• Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva
• Annual performance bonus eligibility
• Family-friendly parental and carer’s leave
• Holiday entitlement plus options to buy/sell additional days
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products
• Flexible benefits including electric cars
• Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
• 21 volunteering hours per year

Our commitment to diversity:

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're excited but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares. Most staff work around 50% in the office, balancing flexibility with collaboration.

Learn more about working at Aviva here.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. Please email us at [e-mail] if you require an alternative application method.

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