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Legal, Asset Management – Separate Accounts, Executive Director, London

Candidate Experience Site - Lateral
London, GBR
Full-time
Mid · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Transactional and Documentation Support

Lead legal engagement for investment management and advisory arrangements from RFP stage to completion.

Advise on strategic client projects and product initiatives.

Draft, review and negotiate bespoke contractual provisions relating to investment contracts, reporting, liability, delegation, outsourcing and governance matters.

Maintain and enhance legal templates and negotiation playbooks.

Regulatory and Legal Advisory

Provide legal and regulatory advice on UK and EU asset management regulations.

Analyse local market requirements and allocation of regulatory responsibilities among clients, managers, delegates and service providers.

Support interpretation of contractual obligations and legal risk arising from operational events, client issues and regulatory developments.

Project Management and Strategic Initiatives

Manage multiple complex matters simultaneously across jurisdictions.

Coordinate with teams across the firm to deliver legal support for transactions and other strategic business initiatives.

Support process improvement and technology initiatives designed to improve efficiency, including the creation of bespoke AI review and drafting tools.

Supervise and coordinate work performed by external counsel.

Risk Management

Identify and assess legal, regulatory and reputational risks associated with investment management activities.

Escalate material legal issues appropriately and provide recommended mitigation strategies.

Engage with internal stakeholders on evolving regulatory requirements affecting UK and EU asset managers.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • At least 4 years’ post-qualification experience. Private practice training and experience in asset management, investment funds or another finance-focused practice area is preferred.
  • Familiarity with UK and EU legal and regulatory framework governing financial institutions.
  • Strong drafting, analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to operate independently while managing a substantial and varied workload.

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