Corporate/Commercial Lawyer
My client, a pension fund based in London, is looking for a corporate/commercial to join them on a rolling contract basis to provide comprehensive legal support to all areas of the business.
The Role:
- Work on the management of, and liaison with, external legal counsel and/or related specialists.
- Be the first port of call for organisational wide BAU legal issues, whether reviewing commercial contracts, or drafting initial business contracts.
- Provide specific legal advice and support to legal issues regarding the organisation's general business activities and its group governance and provide general advice regarding corporate and governance (not already provided by the Governance Team).
- Manage all BAU legal processes, any litigation and business transactions.
- Analyse and identify legal risks and implications.
- Draft, review, negotiate and administer legal and transactional documentations.
- Handle ad hoc assignments as and when required.
The ideal candidate:
- Minimum of 4 years* PQE and have trained with a reputable UK law firm.
- Previous in house legal experience desirable but not essential.
- Experience of investment management work from an established fund investment practice or experience gained from an in-house role at a fund or asset manager is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law: corporate, commercial, public, competition, employment, pensions, property and financial services.
*This is a guideline, candidates outside this remit will still be considered for this role.
For more information on this role, please contact Poppy Turner at SSQ Interim Solutions.