Transactional Senior Lawyer (Regulatory experience) - Remote 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
OUR FIRM Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost-efficiently.
Avantia Law is experiencing strong growth and success since our inception in 2019. Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service—and we deliver. We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees, with an office in London for those who wish to spend time with colleagues, though remote work is welcome for the majority of the time. We have a diverse workforce from around the world.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a
Senior Lawyer
with a client-facing background in Regulatory / Compliance to manage Transaction and Investment Compliance for the world\'s leading asset managers. Our clients are institutional investors and asset managers operating across main strategies including private equity, infrastructure, credit and real estate. You will be the direct day-to-day contact for clients (both deal teams and legal), advising on compliance risk in connection with live transactions and existing investments. The role requires familiarity with corporate and private equity deal structures and the ability to quickly assess key risk factors for our clients\' transactions. We are looking for outside-the-box thinking deal lawyers who know how to manage clients in the fast-paced financial services industry—no prior compliance experience is required. You will work closely with our Head of Investment Compliance and an international team of ex-Big Law lawyers and talented paralegals & analysts, reviewing deal structures and investigating corporate ownership and funds flow to identify red flags including AML, sanctions and reputational risk. This is more than a compliance role and would suit a lawyer keen to take on a leadership position in the future with high levels of client contact and team management. Investment compliance is a high-growth area across the financial services industry, and Avantia is establishing itself as a trusted provider in this space, advising key players in asset management on their deals. There are always new and exciting opportunities to contribute to our evolution and success, including getting involved in LegalTech and developing new service lines.
Requirements
Licensed to practice law in the UK or Europe (we will consider candidates licensed in other similar jurisdictions)
Has right to work in the United Kingdom without requiring visa sponsorship
4+ years\' post-qualification experience with a background in Regulatory/ Investment Compliance
Experience representing asset management, institutional investor or other FS clients (private practice or in-house)
Strong commercial awareness with a solutions-first approach and strong attention to detail
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Avantia is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believes in equal opportunities for all. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Please communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment to our Talent team.
Benefits
25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 Day off for your birthday
Remote first (anywhere in the UK) or London Bridge office when desired
Private healthcare or option to use the budget for other wellness activities
Annual subscription to Calm or Headspace
Early finish Fridays in the summer
Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year of service)
Enhanced family-friendly policies after 1 year
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