General Counsel

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Alter Domus Full time

About Alter Domus

Alter Domus is a leading provider of alternative investment fund services, with a global presence and a reputation for excellence. We are proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced General Counsel to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in helping us navigate legal complexities and make informed legal decisions to meet our ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic advice and counsel to the Supervisory Board and the Audit and Risk Committee on potential legal and risk aspects in support of the firm's commercial objectives.
  • Appoint and oversee relationships with external counsel for business and commercial activities, excluding employment law but including any group litigation.
  • Coach, develop and mentor our senior in-house lawyers in the firm on their path to General Counsel.
  • Partner with the Alter Domus Academy to support the design and creation of compliance training to ensure all employees are fully aware of their legal and compliance responsibilities.
  • Drive a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks.
  • Promote and build the Alter Domus brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to our people, clients, and customers.
  • Maintain a relentless focus on cost and budget discipline, driving a culture of accountability.
  • Ensure the company maintains the highest Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) standards.

Requirements

  • 20+ years' experience as General Counsel and/or as a Senior Partner from a Law Firm.
  • Proven track record as a General Counsel or Senior Partner with deep and broad experience of providing companies with legal advice on commercial and market transactions.
  • Deep understanding of the listing rules and requirements on listed companies from a legal and governance perspective.
  • Experience in working with founder-led and/or private equity owned companies on a fast growth trajectory.
  • Intellectual curiosity and a global mind-set, allowing you to partner effectively across your region and beyond with agility and flexibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills – influencing and building trust quickly, navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence and negotiating with tenacity and focus.
  • Decisive and persuasive to achieve the results and adept at engaging with C-level executives and high-profile clients to provide constructive challenge underpinned by the law.
  • Comfortable operating at all levels with confidence and political sensitivity.
  • Strong commitment to high integrity and ethics.

What We Offer

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. Our global benefits also include:

  • Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
  • Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
  • Continuous mentoring along your career progression
  • Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
  • Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
  • The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
  • Plus additional local benefits depending on your location

Equity in Every Sense of the Word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose.

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