Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- £500 - £700 per day
- Posted
- 18 Apr 2018
- Closes
- 16 May 2018
- Ref
- SB/023833
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Asset Finance, Banking
- PQE Level
- 5-7
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A global, well-known, financial services company based in the city of London is currently looking for a Senior Lawyer to cover a six month maternity leave.
Reporting into the Managing Counsel, the role sits within their EMEA investment management legal team. The role will involve negotiating all forms of distribution arrangements and the Lawyer will be the main point of contact within the business for all distribution matters.
Candidate profile:
- UK Qualified Lawyer with upwards of 6 years PQE gained within a leading law firm/ in-house
- Good understanding of investment funds distribution, such as sub-distribution agreements, platform arrangements and fund link arrangements.
- Candidates with a good understanding of investment management will also be considered
- Must be commercially minded and comfortable within a collaborative environment and dealing with the business
- Must be a good team player and happy to adopt a flexible approach
- Language skills would be a bonus
The role will commence mid-May to allow for a handover period.
Although this is for an initial six month period, there may be the scope of extension thereafter.
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