Legal Counsel in City of London

Job description

Role Overview

Rutherford is exclusively partnered with a large alternative investment manager that are seeking a Legal Counsel to join the firm’s high-performing legal team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work across a broad range of legal and regulatory matters in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across a range of investment strategies including private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets.
• Advise on fund formation, structuring, and maintenance of global alternative investment funds.
• Support investment teams with transactional work, including co-investments, secondary transactions, and strategic investments.
• Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the business, including AIFMD, MiFID II, and other international regimes.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage legal workstreams efficiently to balance risk and commercial priorities.
• Assist with governance, corporate, and operational legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to strategic projects including product launches, jurisdictional expansion, and regulatory change management.

Key Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3–6 years’ PQE (or equivalent), ideally from an asset manager or law firm.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and stakeholders

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

14-11-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

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