Role Overview
Rutherford is exclusively partnered with a large alternative investment manager that are seeking a Legal Counsel to join the firm’s high-performing legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work across a broad range of legal and regulatory matters in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal support across a range of investment strategies including private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets.
* Advise on fund formation, structuring, and maintenance of global alternative investment funds.
* Support investment teams with transactional work, including co-investments, secondary transactions, and strategic investments.
* Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the business, including AIFMD, MiFID II, and other international regimes.
* Liaise with external counsel and manage legal workstreams efficiently to balance risk and commercial priorities.
* Assist with governance, corporate, and operational legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
* Contribute to strategic projects including product launches, jurisdictional expansion, and regulatory change management.
Key Requirements
* Qualified solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE (or equivalent), ideally from an asset manager or law firm.
* Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders