In-House Funds Counsel

Our Client: Our client is a global Asset Management service provider, which includesan expanding ACD/AFM offering from its London base. Our client is an on-going growth success story with 2tn in AUM, servicing 600+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key locations including Dublin, London, Lisbon, Luxembourg, Zurich, New York, and Cayman and Channel Islands. The Opportunity: This is a unique opportunity for anexperienced funds lawyer to join a successful organisation as In-HouseFunds Counse l with: Superb client exposure & excellentqualitylegal work A commercial, entrepreneurial role with regular interaction with key funds industry players. Joinan existing,talented, collegiate in-house legal team Excellent career development opportunities in an expanding team and organisation London City offices Hybrid working model This person will join at Associate Director or Director level DOE Key Duties and Responsibilities: Draft, review and negotiate a range of fund and constitutional documentation and investment related agreements including with fund administrators, depositaries, distributors, trading and brokerage counterparties, and data and technology providers. Advise and assist on the formation, launch, registration and distribution of various fund structures (OEIC, ACS, LPs, EUUT, UT) - both authorised and unauthorised funds. Advise and assist with the on-boarding of new investment manager clients to the organisation s growing ACD/AFM service offering and fund platform. Support the Sales and Client Relationship Management team by resolving legal queries from clients and counterparties with a consistent, best-in-class level of service Stay up to date with relevant legal and regulatory developments to advise the firm on their implications for the business and our asset managers and investors. Review existing policies, procedures, and processes from a legal and regulatory perspective. Effectively manage relationships with external counsel. Successfully collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in cross-functional projects. Attend and present at pitch and client meetings as a fund SME, representing the firm and showcasing its service offering to win business. Attend and present at board meetings representing the legal function. Present internally to colleagues on relevant legal and regulatory updates as appropriate. Promote the firm and attend relevant industry and networking events as required. Assist on ad hoc legal and regulatory projects as required Key Skills & Competencies: Qualified lawyer. 5+ years' PQE in a law firm, authorised corporate director / authorised fund manager, asset manager or other relevant firm within the UK funds industry. Experience of both UK authorised funds (UCITS, NURS, QIS, LTAFs) and unauthorised UK funds required. Previous experience with the UK FCA. Strong understanding of abroad range of investment fund vehicles and investmentstrategies. Familiarity with the full fund life cycle from product design, to approval, launch and distribution to wind-down. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment. Strong team player but also self-motivated. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong negotiation skills and commercial minded. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills - withinternal and external stakeholders. Energetic, positive, solutions-focused. #LI-RL1 #LI-hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr