Senior Legal Counsel - Asset Management - 6 month FTC
Posted 1 day ago by 1770963699
Negotiable
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City of London, London
Summary: The role of Senior Legal Counsel involves providing comprehensive legal support to a boutique bank and asset manager in London for a six-month contract. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and encompasses a range of responsibilities, including advising on fund launches and negotiating agreements. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in funds and asset management, preferably with a background in corporate governance. This opportunity offers exposure to diverse legal and regulatory matters within a dynamic financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advising on fund launches (AIFs, UCITS, offshore funds) and negotiating related agreements.
- Reviewing and negotiating trading, banking and treasury documentation (e.g. ISDAs, CSAs, GMRAs, custody, administration and prime brokerage agreements).
- Supporting investment and securities transactions.
- Drafting and advising on a wide range of operational service provider agreements.
- Providing guidance on the implementation of new laws and regulations.
Key Skills:
- Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred) with 8+ years’ PQE.
- Strong experience in funds/asset management, gained either in-house or at a leading law firm.
- Buy-side experience would be a significant advantage.
- Corporate governance experience would also be advantageous.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
We are working exclusively with a boutique bank and asset manager who are seeking an experienced interim senior legal counsel to join its London-based legal team on a six-month contract. This newly-created role will provide broad legal support across investment, operational and governance activities, working closely with stakeholders at all levels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on fund launches (AIFs, UCITS, offshore funds) and negotiating related agreements.
- Reviewing and negotiating trading, banking and treasury documentation (e.g. ISDAs, CSAs, GMRAs, custody, administration and prime brokerage agreements).
- Supporting investment and securities transactions.
- Drafting and advising on a wide range of operational service provider agreements.
- Providing guidance on the implementation of new laws and regulations.
What we’re looking for:
- Qualified lawyer (common law jurisdiction preferred) with 8+ years’ PQE.
- Strong experience in funds/asset management, gained either in-house or at a leading law firm.
- Buy-side experience would be a significant advantage.
- Corporate governance experience would also be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join a dynamic financial services organisation and gain exposure to a wide range of legal and regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment.
For a confidential discussion, please apply or contact Stephanie Bruckl at stephaniebruckl@hydrogengroup.com.
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