Legal Counsel - Services Team Lawyer (Funds and Financial Servi

Location
England, London
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
09 Jan 2017
Closes
06 Feb 2017
Ref
R/043014
Contact
Matt Simmons
Job Title
Lawyer
Practice Area
Financial Services
PQE Level
5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

The company:

A financial services company are seeking a Legal Counsel - Services Team Lawyer (Funds and Financial Services) to join their legal team in London

The role:

The successful candidate will provide expert legal counsel to the business globally, including on areas covered by the services team such as:

  • AIFMD and MIFID
  • UCITS and non-UCITS Funds including alternative funds (hedge, private equity and property) in terms of structuring and executing new fund products and maintaining existing fund products
  • Investment management agreements

About you:

  • Experience (5-8 PQE or similar) of funds law generally, for example funds and alternative investment funds either in- house with a financial services organisation or with a national or City law firm, OR related experience from a financial services organisation or law firm with a proven ability to adapt to different areas of work.