Qualified Solicitor – UK Investments

2 months ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom Legal & General Full time

Legal & General is one of Europe’s largest asset managers, providing clients and partners with complex, responsible investment solutions, across public and private markets. As a global investor, we are present where our clients most need us – from Hong Kong and Singapore, to Chicago and major European financial hubs.

Created by combining our investment management (LGIM) and asset origination (LGC) capabilities, our Asset Management division works with our Institutional Retirement and Retail divisions to benefit our clients and customers – which include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions – and deliver enhanced shareholder returns.

Joining us means becoming part of a market-leading team, with capabilities across the full spectrum of asset classes, with an enduring commitment to responsible investment and creating long-term, sustainable value for our clients and partners.

Job Description

We’re recruiting for a Qualified Solicitorto join us. We’re offering a competitive base salary, 12% car allowance and strong benefits package.

What you'll be doing:

  • Drafting, negotiating, and amending financial services agreements related to the UK Super Manco, UK authorised funds, and unit-linked funds
  • Providing legal support to the business, including supporting and advising on the structure and launch of new funds
  • Drafting and reviewing investment management agreements
  • Advising on legal and regulatory requirements and developments, including AIFMD and ESG rules
  • Assessing and advising teams on legal risk and recommending appropriate strategies to mitigate those risks
  • Monitoring events and developments that could have legal implications for the UK business

Qualifications

Who we're looking for:

  • Qualified Solicitor with a current Practising Certificate
  • Excellent technical knowledge of funds; private fund experience would be advantageous
  • Strong understanding of UK UCITS and Alternative Investment Funds and their regulation
  • Experience in structuring, launching, and amending investment funds in the UK
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to deal with senior stakeholders across the business

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

  • The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
  • Generous pension contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Private medical insurance (permanent employees only)
  • At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday
  • Competitive family leave
  • Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice
  • There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
  • In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart

Additional Information

Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.

We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.



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