In-House Lawyer 4 years+ required for Private Investments Office, Hybrid/SW London

In-House Lawyer 4 years+ required for Private Investments Office, Hybrid/SW London
Employer
Arbuthnot Yon
Location
London (South), London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
A competitive base salary, along with an annual discretionary bonus and a solid benefits package
Closing date
13 Jun 2024
Reference
AY 10674
Our client is a private investments office/wealth manager, one that invests for their clients on a long-term basis across both public and private asset classes, offering a truly focused approach to wealth management.The Founders have successfully built similar businesses before; this an early growth business that is well capitalised and debt-free, and as part of its growth strategy is now looking for a mid-senior level lawyer to join their team.In this role you will report directly to the Head of Legal and Compliance. This is a key hire and would suit someone looking for a long-term role, giving them the opportunity to grow with the business over the coming years.What will the role involve?To provide general legal assistance and advice on a variety of legal and regulatory issues (MiFID, AIFMD, UCITS, GDPR) relevant to the business;Negotiate and review of various agreements for the wealth management business i.e. confidentiality agreements, custody agreements, side letters, investment management agreements, advisory agreements, HR contracts;Structure, launch and maintain private equity co-investment access vehicles;Advise on global marketing restrictions to enable the firm to conduct its activities in accordance with local rules and regulations.What skills are we looking for?Qualified solicitor 4+ years, ideally with some in-house experience;Experience in investment management/funds (including prior in-house experience); Regulatory/compliance experience and strong working knowledge of the FCA handbook;Understanding of investment fund structures (in particular private equity) and other investment products (AIFs and UCITS);In-house experience in working in an Asset Manager/Fund, Family Office/Wealth Manager or Private Equity house.What soft skills are we looking for?A self-starter, a problem-solver and someone who is highly organised;As this is a small, close-knit business, it requires someone with a high EQ who can sensitively deal with staff at all levels from the support staff to the Founders;Commercially minded and pragmatic;Strong attention to detail;Clear communication skills bracket (written and verbal); Experienced negotiatorThis is a broad, diverse legal role; for the right person this role allows you to ‘make your mark’ and offers a huge amount of career development and prospects. Depending on the candidate, it can be offered on a part-time (circa 4 days per week) or full-time basis, with flexibility in working hours and hybrid working arrangements.A competitive base salary is on offer, along with an annual discretionary bonus and a solid benefits package (pension, life/medical/travel insurance etc.)To apply or for more information please contact:To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon and our latest job postings, click 'follow' on our company LinkedIn page to a high volume of applications we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.Apply for In-House Lawyer 4 years+ required for Private Investments Office, Hybrid/SW LondonFields marked with an asterisk (*) are required
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