Legal Counsel / Funds Lawyer

Your new company

Join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing in-house legal team based in the heart of London. This organisation, a quasi public-private sector development bank, is dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses in the UK at all stages of their development cycle. This team, part of the wider Legal & Governance division, is dedicated to providing top-notch legal support across a broad range of funds-based transactions.


Your new role

Job Title: Legal Counsel / Funds Lawyer

Term: Permanent, full-time

Location: London, hybrid (2 office days per week)

Salary: Up to £90,000 plus benefits

As a Legal Counsel / Funds Lawyer, you will report to the Associate Director and work closely with a team of six legal professionals. You will be instrumental in providing legal support for various product areas, including private closed-ended debt funds, venture capital funds, funds-of-funds, listed funds, and non-regulated investment vehicles. Your expertise will also be crucial in advising on financial regulation and providing general commercial advice in an in-house financial services context.


Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for a range of funds transactions.
• Advise on financial regulation and general commercial matters.
• Contribute to know-how and training within the team.
• Manage relationships with external counsel.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across various functions.

What you'll need to succeed

• A current practising certificate in England & Wales.
• 3+ years PQE.
• Strong academic and training contract background.
• Knowledge of funds is ideal, but other transactional expertise, such as corporate and banking, will be considered.
• A desire to move in-house and an interest in the development sector.
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary up to £90,000.
• Generous benefits package, including a 16.5% bonus (based on personal and company performance), 15% employer pension contribution, 38 days' annual leave (with the option to buy and sell additional leave), health cash plan, and life assurance (4x salary), enhanced parental leave entitlement, etc.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and balanced work environment.
• Hybrid working arrangements with two office days per week.

What you need to do now

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