In-House Legal Counsel
London | Hybrid
Mid‑Senior Level (3+ PQE)
Are you a corporate or funds lawyer looking to broaden your experience across the full spectrum of asset management work? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a high‑impact in‑house role within a leading global investment manager.
The Opportunity
Our client, a well‑established international asset management firm, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their high‑performing, collaborative Legal team. You’ll support a broad range of work spanning institutional mandates, trading and derivatives oversight, distribution arrangements, contractual matters, and general regulatory advisory.
This role offers genuine breadth, ideal for lawyers coming from a corporate, funds, or financial services background who are keen to develop into a more holistic asset management counsel.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work closely with colleagues across Legal, Institutional Client teams, Compliance, Operations and external advisers on matters such as:
* Reviewing and negotiating investment management agreements and institutional client arrangements
* Oversight of derivatives and trading documentation (liaising with specialist external counsel)
* Advising on UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID and wider regulatory requirements
* Supporting unlisted equity transactions, debt restructurings and other investment‑related matters
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and service provider agreements
* Providing legal input on cross‑business projects and initiatives
* Contributing to legal know‑how, precedents and internal best practice
Who We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Qualified Solicitor (Minimum 3+ PQE) trained at a leading law firm
* Experience in financial services or funds (in-house or private practice)
* Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management
* Pragmatic, solutions‑oriented approach
Desirable but nor required:
* Exposure to unlisted equity transactions or debt restructurings
* Prior Working knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD or MiFID
* Experience negotiating institutional/segregated account documentation
* in-house, secondment or client-side experience
* Experience with UK regulatory frameworks (including Consumer Duty)
Why This Role?
* Join a respected, people‑centric legal function with strong visibility across the business
* Diverse, international scope of work
* Hybrid working model
* Supportive culture built on collaboration, integrity and client focus
* A chance to broaden from a narrower corporate/funds practice into a truly multi‑disciplinary asset management role
If you’re a corporate or funds lawyer ready to take the next step into a more rounded commercial and regulatory role within asset management, this position offers the perfect platform.