Funds & Regulatory Lawyer / SA London

Job description

Our client is a leading global law firm operating in over twenty countries.
Their partners are recognised as leaders in their field and the deals and cases that they work on are often headline business news.

Their Global Asset Management Group advises asset managers and investment funds on establishing funds and the associated regulatory and compliance requirements for investment funds and investment managers.

They also have a highly active investor-side practice advising institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds on investing into a wide range of structures from traditional funds to bespoke co-investment structures and associated legal and regulatory issues.
Their Asset Management Group is very international in nature and their lawyers work on a cross-border basis every day.

Role purpose

Due to exceptional success within the sector, they are looking to recruit an ambitious, bright and enthusiastic associate with 3-6 years of PQE experience. An excellent academic record is essential, only those with top academic records and from leading firms in their jurisdiction need apply.

Role and responsibilities

The group’s range of work is very diverse. You will regularly draft, review and negotiate key investment management documentation such as PPMs, LP Agreements and fund constitutional documents, as well as investment management, custody, brokerage/clearing and similar agreements.

You will also build up a strong regulatory knowledge tailored to your asset management practice. As the asset management industry enters into an exciting new phase, we think there is no better place to be to develop a cutting-edge, diverse and interesting practice combining core advisory skills with the buzz of transactional work for a variety of major UK and international clients.

Key requirements

We are looking for high quality Funds lawyer applicants with 3-6 years of PQE experience. Excellent academics are required and relevant legal qualification.

If you are interested in applying for this position please send your CV in word format to chris@synergy-search.com.au

Or if you'd prefer to have a confidential discussion first please call 0414724747