Purpose of the role:
You will be responsible for counselling the business operations in each of the jurisdictions they operate, by giving pro-active, professional, competent, effective and creative legal support.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal expertise in the areas of financial services regulation, alternative investment funds, data protection and commercial contracts
- Oversee the work of the other members of the Legal Team
- Collaborate with Internal Business teams and support functions such as Compliance and Risk
- Represent the company in negotiations with third parties such as suppliers and clients
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of evolving legislative, regulatory and industry strategies for the alternative investment funds industry
- Pro-actively create and maintain awareness of business employees for (compliance with) relevant laws and regulations
Skills required:
- Master of Laws or Bachelor's Degree in Law with strong academic credentials
- Admitted as a solicitor with 10+ years PQE
- Strong IT skills particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
- Mix of professional experience as in-house counsel in a financial services business and legal experience in a top tier law firm with international clients