In-House Corporate Counsel

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Simmons & Hanbury Full time

In-House Corporate Counsel – Leading Investment Manager – London


Our Client


We are currently exclusively partnered with a leading, Global Investment Manager on an exciting hire into their Legal function, working closely with the GC on a broad range of transactional, corporate work. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Corporate M&A/Corporate Real Estate lawyer of circa 2-8 PQE to join a team that offers fantastic exposure and opportunity to learn and develop.


Key Responsibilities


  • Offer sound and thorough legal advice to the broad IM business, with predominant focus across acquisitions and dispositions, financings and other Investment/Transactional matters.
  • Become involved in the review and negotiation of contracts, agreements and other legal documentation required for investment activities that the IM become involved in.
  • Work with external counsel on supporting the broader business.


Experience Requirements


  • Circa 2-8 years PQE - English Qualified Corporate M&A/PE, Corporate Real Estate, Real Estate Funds from either a top tier private practice or investment manager.
  • Strong exposure to M&A/Real Estate/Investment Management.
  • Excellent academic record.
  • Ambitious, motivated, ability to work in a dynamic and agile environment.



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.


About 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 organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance practice areas, while our Legal Services division Hanbury Partners provides flexible consultancy arrangements. We facilitate secondments for senior lawyers into in-house legal departments and law firms, and source specialist lawyers for bespoke projects.


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