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Legal Counsel

Employer
Search Legal
Location
England, London
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
16 May 2018
Reference
Req/476737

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Practice area
Financial and investment services
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
Full time
PQE
1 year, 2 years, 3 years
Position
Legal counsel
Sector
In-house

Job Details

Legal Counsel
NQ-3 years PQE
Competitive Salary

An exciting Legal Counsel position working closely with the Vice President/Associate General Counsel at an Investment Funds company based in the heart of London. Featuring frequently at the top of 'Best Places to Work' lists they are highly regarded for their brilliant working environment built upon mutual respect between it's Senior and Junior employees; an attitude that is consistent from the ground, all the way to the very top.

You will collaborate with the Vice President - Alternatives working together as a team providing a two pronged legal counsel approach to the resolving of all problems you encounter and duties you are responsible for. Working with a Solicitor that is established, and experienced in his field will bring countless benefits in the development and honing of your own unique skill-set. The impact this role will imprint on you is to be reflected in the impact they will want you to have in the company, they are looking for ambitious junior lawyers with a drive to succeed in an intellectually engaging environment.

A working knowledge in fund structures and fund terms will be essential in a role focused around the EU-based fund-raising of private equity funds. Your duties will include the negotiation of AIFM agreements, delegation agreements, and depository agreements as well as leading and negotiating EU-based investments. Advisory duties will be called upon with regards to fund and separate account formation, as well as investment management, private equity funds, compliance on policies and procedures. Further duties will include assistance on development of new investment vehicles and products (specifically to the EU AIFM platform), advising and coordinating with internal and external counsel, liaising with the board of directors for the AIFM on corporate governance matters.

You will bring your brilliant interpersonal skills and self-confidence with you in order to meet the exceptional standards met by the company themselves. Along with a winning personality, a great academic record and technical knowledge of investment law is perfect for the role. This position promises to return your personal investment into them, and more as they invest back into the development of your own career.

If you are an aspiring Junior lawyer, with real passion and the technical skill to meet the above mentioned requirements, then do not hesitate to apply below as directed.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Company

At Search, our Legal specialism provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and Channel Islands. Our expert legal recruitment consultants working on roles within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in legal practice and throughout the industry.

Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner. Our industry teams, comprising of both in-house and public sector divisions, have legal experience, underpinned with detailed industry knowledge.

As one of the leading legal job agencies in the UK, Search Consultancy has an enviable list of expertise and resources:

  • Search has filled over 60 locums and 250+ permanent placements per year.
  • Search Legal has 20+ specialist consultants with over 145 years combined international experience in legal recruitment.
  • We also have dedicated resource team with over 150 years combined experience
  • A unique approach to delivery combining broad legal knowledge with a deep understanding of the many disciplines within the legal profession.

At Search, our legal division provides bespoke recruitment solutions to all aspects of the legal community across the UK, and the Channel Islands. Our specialist teams within private practice, in-house legal and the public sector boast a wealth of experience gained in both legal practice and throughout the industry.

Our private practice team forms the core of our legal business. We specialise in providing tailored career advice to legal professionals at all levels, from paralegal to qualified solicitor, associate through to partner.

To register with Search Legal or find out more about our range of services please contact your local market expert. Alternatively visit https://www.search.co.uk/jobs/legal/  to view the full range of opportunities currently available.

Brighton
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Brighton
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Crawley
RH10 1DD
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Liverpool
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Quay Street, 
Manchester, 
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