Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Legal Professionals
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Up to £100,000 + great bonuses!
- Posted
- 05 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 22 Feb 2017
- Ref
- VAB - FL1
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial, Financial Services, Funds
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
In House Counsel / UCITs Funds Lawyer, 2- 6 year PQE, London
Our client, a leading asset management firm is looking to recruit an exceptional alternative funds lawyer to provide internal and external counsel to provide legal support in the EMEA region including a broad range of drafting, advising on the distribution, maintenance and establishment of a variety of funds.
As In House Counsel / Lawyer the role will include:
- Provision of support for the design, development and launch of new funds and management of existing funds.
- Identification of relevant product-related regulation and legislation and development in best practice and advise on how to implement within the business.
- To proactively build relationships with key stakeholders across the business, in particular in Product Development and Product Management and other areas in Distribution and Operations.
- Support the Head of Legal in reporting to and advising senior management on significant legal matters
The Candidate:
- The successful candidate will be 2-6 year PQE lawyer *
- Previous experience working as In House Counsel / Lawyer within an financial services company dealing with regulated Funds
- Worked as a Lawyer within a top private practice firm as an UCITS/ regulated funds lawyer
- Experience of fund launches and regulatory requirements
The Company:
This is one of the most established asset managers in London and offer a great career path for the successful lawyer they offer a great package and high bonuses! They are also a very accommodating firm and will consider someone part time or full time and allow remote working and flexible working hours. The offers are based in the City of London and a few minutes’ walk from a number of stations.
*Candidates outside of this bracket will be considered if they are able to demonstrate the prerequisite experience required.
Please click the apply button to be considered for this In House Counsel / Lawyer position today or contact Victoria Burns from Legal Professionals quoting the above reference number