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Senior Legal Counsel, Private Markets Funds and JV’s, London
Client:
Aviva
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
Job Description:
This position is based in London and the successful candidate will be contracted to this location.
Senior Legal Counsel, Private Markets Funds and JV’s
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with Private Markets experience to join one of Europes leading Private Markets platforms.
Key responsibilities:
* Providing legal advice within the Aviva Investors legal team for Private Markets funds (real estate, infrastructure, debt) and joint ventures.
* Supporting fund creation, structuring, outsourcing projects, and joint ventures.
Qualifications and experience:
* Qualified solicitor, barrister, or equivalent with at least 5 years post-qualification experience (considering candidates outside this range with relevant skills).
* Strong knowledge of alternative investments, unregulated funds, and fund structures in real estate, infrastructure, and debt, including UK, Luxembourg, and Jersey structures.
* Understanding of acquisition structures, fund flows, tax efficiency, and regulatory environment, including AIFMD.
* Experience with ESG regulatory developments such as Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation.
Benefits:
* Generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva.
* Annual performance bonus eligibility.
* Family-friendly parental and carer’s leave.
* Holiday entitlement with options to buy/sell days.
* Discounts on Aviva products, flexible benefits including electric cars.
* Share plans and volunteering opportunities.
Inclusivity:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Flexible working arrangements are supported, including part-time and job sharing. Our work environment promotes flexibility in location, hours, and patterns to suit our employees and clients.
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