Senior Legal Counsel – Leading Sovereign Wealth Fund

2 months ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Simmons & Hanbury Full time

Our client

We are currently partnered with one of the pre-eminent sovereign wealth funds on a brilliant senior legal counsel hire at circa 5-10PQE, working across a broad range of the businesses non-contentious legal matters in the UK and overseas, with coverage across the firms investment and support functions. This SWF are a long-term, global investor in fixed income, equities and alternative investments.


The position

In this position, you will be responsible for covering a range of matters, however the focus will predominantly be on transactions related to private investments, alongside the reviewing and negotiating of a range of contracts specific to public markets and securities (custody agreements, securities lending agreements and brokerage agreements). There will also be coverage across more broad commercial contracts work, FS regs and generally supporting the business on other applicable laws and regulations.


Experience requirements

  • 5-10PQE experience across Corporate M&A, Commercial Contracts or Capital Markets with exposure to both Public/Private markets essential (secondment/In-House experience also advantageous).
  • Strong academic background
  • Consummate team player with excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism to interact well with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial awareness, conviction, and willingness to provide considered, practical and calibrated advice.


Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.


Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisation's in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services.


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