Legal Counsel - Investments in City of London

Job description

Legal Counsel - in-house

Investment funds

6+ PQE

London - Hybrid working

Excellent work-life balance

Our client is a trusted financial services organisation based in London. They are searching for a 5+ PQE solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent) with experience working in the investment space.

You will be joining an established senior legal team and, working directly with internal clients in the Investment team.

Responsibilities:

• Advise the relevant senior leaders in the Investment team on private investment fund transactions, including new funding and ongoing fund matters.
• Reviewing and negotiating limited partnership agreements, side letters, subscription agreements, reviewing internal investment committee papers and commenting on the legal structure of transactions with an understanding of tax leakage risks.
• Advise on private debt transactions, investment management agreements and other investment-related BAU advice.
• To manage and work closely with external counsel on transactions
• Negotiate terms within the Board’s risk appetite and taking account of the Board’s internal governance, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent) with 6+ years of relevant experience and the right to work in the UK
• Experience working in-house or in Private Practice with a focus on Investment Funds
• Experience offering advice to senior clients and senior management on large investment portfolios

For more information, please apply or get in contact directly - Poppy.Taylor@ssq.com / 07534087340

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English