Legal Counsel

5 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Career Legal Full time £60,000 - £100,000 per year

Role:
Legal Counsel (6+ PQE)

Contract:
12-Months | Full-Time

Start Date:
January 2026

Location:
London

Hybrid working:
2 days in office, 3 days WFH

Salary:
£competitive

Overview:
The ideal candidate will have experience working within an FCA-regulated environment, such as an investment management or advisory firm, and be confident drafting and negotiating commercial documents including NDAs, service agreements, and supplier contracts.

The Role

We're partnering with a leading global investment advisory firm that provides a full suite of services to institutional investors, family offices, and intermediaries. With a focus on alternative investments across Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Assets, and more, this organisation prides itself on independence, transparency, and industry-leading best practices.

They are looking for a
Legal Counsel
to join the team on a 12-month contract, reporting to the General Counsel, to support legal and compliance matters across the business. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple teams and functions globally.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, supplier contracts, and RFP responses.
  • Provide legal guidance across the business, supporting functions such as Compliance, Client Services, Research, HR, IT, and other teams on strategic initiatives, regulatory matters, business negotiations, and general corporate matters.
  • Work with external counsel where required, documenting advice and ensuring follow-up on legal matters.
  • Support global legal projects, corporate governance, and, where required, company secretarial responsibilities.
  • Liaise and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders at all levels across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, UK, Cyprus, and Asia.
  • Participate in compliance or legal committees and client or external-facing events as needed.

Who You Are

  • Experienced in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (NDAs, service agreements, supplier contracts, RFP responses).
  • Solutions-oriented with the ability to manage multiple legal matters across different areas.
  • Knowledgeable in data protection and/or intellectual property law is a plus.
  • Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, IT, and Communications.
  • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks in the investment advisory sector is advantageous.
  • Employment law knowledge is desirable.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative team player mindset.

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to a global investment firm, work on complex commercial and regulatory matters, and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and high professional standards.

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