Senior Legal Counsel - Investment Fund (12 month FTC)
Posted 2 days ago by Marsden
£120,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Senior Legal Counsel involves joining a leading firm in Pensions Solutions and Investments on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. The position requires expertise in Corporate, Investments, or Commercial law, with responsibilities including drafting and negotiating contracts, providing transactional support, and advising on direct investments. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement and is suitable for Commonwealth qualified lawyers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
- Provide transactional support on M&A, including acquisition of infrastructure assets and related documentation.
- Offer advice concerning direct investments and funds.
- Instruct external counsel when required.
- Liaise with regulators such as the FCA.
- Participate in business-wide projects and change programs.
Key Skills:
- 5+ years PQE in a relevant legal field.
- Experience in a financial services environment, either in-house or at a reputable law firm.
- Background in Corporate, Commercial, or Investment Management law.
- Commonwealth qualified lawyers encouraged to apply.
Salary (Rate): £120,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Legal
Opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leader in Pensions Solutions and Investments on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover for a period of maternity leave. September start preferred City office with hybrid working Option for part time, 4 days/week Commonwealth qualified lawyers also encouraged to apply Looking for a background in Corporate, Investments OR Commercial Reporting to the Head of Legal, as an integral part of a small team you will have a varied remit including:
- draft, review and negotiation of commercial contracts
- transactional support on M&A such as acquisition of infrastructure assets and related documentation
- provision of advice concerning direct investments and funds
- instructing external counsel when required
- liaising with regulators such as the FCA
- involvement on business-wide projects and change programs
To be considered for this role you will be 5+ years PQE as a guide with experience gained ideally in a financial services environment, either in a similar in-house position or relevant team within a reputable law firm. Flexible on background from either Corporate, Commercial, Investment Management.
For more information: Amanda Chard Head of Interim Legal Search Marsden amanda.chard@marsdengroup.com