Legal Counsel - in-house
Investment funds
6+ PQE
London - Hybrid working
Excellent work-life balance
Our client is a trusted financial services organisation based in London. They are searching for a 5+ PQE solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with experience working in the investment space.
You will be joining an established senior legal team and, working directly with internal clients in the Investment team.
Responsibilities:
* Advise the relevant senior leaders in the Investment team on private investment fund transactions, including new funding and ongoing fund matters.
* Reviewing and negotiating limited partnership agreements, side letters, subscription agreements, reviewing internal investment committee papers and commenting on the legal structure of transactions with an understanding of tax leakage risks.
* Advise on private debt transactions, investment management agreements and other investment-related BAU advice.
* To manage and work closely with external counsel on transactions
* Negotiate terms within the Board’s risk appetite and taking account of the Board’s internal governance, policies and procedures.
Requirements:
* Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience and the right to work in the UK
* Experience working in-house or in Private Practice with a focus on Investment Funds
* Experience offering advice to senior clients and senior management on large investment portfolios
For more information, please apply or get in contact directly - Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com / 07534087340