Senior Counsel

Senior CounselThis is a great job for someone with good technical knowledge in areas of law relevant to regulated fund structures and/or the distribution of funds.A bit about the job:We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at Aviva Investors. The ideal candidate will be an English law qualified solicitor with approximately four years post-qualification experience gained either at an external law firm or within the in-house legal function of an investment management business. Specialisation in UK authorised funds is essential and candidates should either already be operating at the level of Senior Legal Counsel or be ready to step up into the this position you will provide legal support and advice across Aviva Investors range of UK authorised funds (UCITS NURS LTAFs) contribute to product development and management and support global distribution efforts in the UK Europe and the Americas. You will also advise from an AIFM perspective on unauthorised UK AIFs as well as overseeing key legislative and regulatory developments and act as the primary liaison with internal and external legal counsel regulators and service providers. Additionally you will mentor junior team members lead strategic and regulatory projects and manage legal risk in fund documentation third-party agreements and regulatory compliance.Skills and experience were looking for:English law qualified solicitor with relevant post qualification experience either within a financial services or funds team of an external law firm or an in-house legal function of an investment management business.Ability to successfully contribute to major projects negotiations and relationships with third parties and external advisersDemonstrate a consistently positive attitude effectively resolve challenges through collaboration and maintain a solutions-oriented mindset to achieve the best outcomes for clients and the businessAbility to prioritise issues at a company levelGood understanding of operational controls framework.What youll get for this role:Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14% depending on what you put inEligibility for annual performance bonusFamily friendly parental and carers leaveGenerous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional daysUp to 40% discount for Aviva productsAviva-funded Private Medical Benefitto help you get expert support when you need itBrilliant flexible benefits including electric carsAviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme21 volunteering hours per yearAviva is for everyone:Were inclusive and welcome everyone we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box Even if you dont we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working including part time and job shares.We flex locations hours and working patterns to suit our customers business and you. Most of our people are smart working spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.To find out more about working at Aviva take a look hereWe interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once youve applied please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability and well interview you.Wed love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying send an email to#LI-KB1#LI-HybridRequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills HR Development,Delivery,Flooring,Irrigation,ACCA,Document Management Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1