Funds Lawyer
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 30 May 2018
- Closes
- 27 Jun 2018
- Ref
- 13923453/001
- Contact
- Thomas Watson
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Funds
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Due to continued growth in its business this European Asset Manager is looking to recruit a Funds Lawyer into its London team.
Client Details
A European Asset Manager.
Description
Working closely with a senior funds lawyer you will be responsible for:
- Working with the client service, fund groups and sales teams across mainly in the UK but also across Europe to assist in: (i) distributor on-boarding including analysis and documentation of distributor relationships; (ii) assisting client service teams with day to day queries regarding client investments; (iii) on-boarding of funds for distribution within the company's platform;
- Dealing with regulatory matters and liaising with the relevant regulators;
- Dealing with external counsel;
- Provide any assistance and support as necessary to the central legal team;
The role is suitable for a candidate looking for a significant level of responsibility and front line business interaction within an innovative, busy and varied working environment.
Profile
The successful candidate is likely to have prior experience from a financial services team in a top tier law firm or equivalent in-house experience. Areas of expertise in some of the following areas are desirable:
- UCITS experience
- Familiarity with fund documentation
- Distribution regulation
- Commercial contracts
Because this role is supporting a senior funds lawyer in London it is envisaged that the successful candidate will be around 2 - 5 PQE, however, this is a guide only and candidates with more or less experience who feel that they may be suitable are encouraged to apply.
Job Offer
A six figure overall package comprising of a good basic salary + benefits + discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.