Legal Counsel

Our client, a highly regarded multi asset Investment firm has an outstanding opportunity for a mid\-level lawyer to join their UK\-based legal team. The successful candidate will primarily focus on providing commercial legal support across the global business, helping to navigate the legal needs of a growing global investment firm. ***Role \& Responsibilities*** * This role offers a varied workload, working closely with colleagues in multiple jurisdictions to support the firm’s global operations. * Providing legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial matters across the global business, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g. service agreements, vendor contracts, IT agreements, lease agreements). * Supporting the business in designing, building and implementing governance frameworks and processes to manage and oversee third\-party relationships and to ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR and equivalent legislation in other applicable jurisdictions) across multiple jurisdictions in which the firm operates. * Reviewing and negotiating investment management agreements and investment advisory agreements with prospective clients and assisting with amendments to existing client agreements. * Collaborating with the relevant teams globally, including the firm’s Compliance and Data Management Teams, to develop and refine policies and procedures related to the firm’s data licensing and processing. * Offering ad\-hoc legal support to the business on general corporate governance and other commercial matters as needed. * Contributing to the design and ongoing enhancement of the firm’s AI governance structures in light of rapid legal, regulatory and technological developments ***Background \& Experience*** * A mid\-level lawyer (qualified in England and Wales or another common law jurisdiction) with approximately three years' post\-qualification experience gained from a reputable law firm. In\-house experience would be viewed favourably. * Strong understanding of commercial contracts and experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a broad range of agreements (including, amongst others, service agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements and technology contracts), preferably in the context of the financial services sector. * Familiarity with data protection laws (such as GDPR) and experience in helping businesses ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements across multiple jurisdictions. * A genuine interest in the financial services sector and an understanding of the regulatory environment impacting investment management businesses. * Ability to work independently, managing a diverse range of matters while collaborating with the wider business across jurisdictions. * Strong communication and inter\-personal skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders across all levels of the business and our external partners. * Well\-organised with excellent attention to detail and strong time management skills, able to prioritise competing demands in a fast\-paced environment. * A proactive, solution\-oriented approach with the ability to think critically and provide practical legal advice. *Please note that due to the high volume of applicants responding to our adverts we are regrettably not able to feedback on all applications; only successful candidates will be contacted.*