Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Report to Group Head of Legal.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal expertise in the areas of financial services regulation, alternative investment funds, data protection and commercial contracts.
• Oversee the work of other members of the Legal Team.
• Collaborate with internal business teams and support functions such as Finance, Compliance and Risk.
• Represent the Group 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.
• Work to streamline existing documentation, corporate policies and precedents.
• Represent the Legal team in group wide projects and initiatives.
• Work closely with the Group Head of Legal.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Master of Laws or Bachelor's Degree in Law with strong academic credentials.
• Admitted as a solicitor with 10+ years PQE.
• Strong legal experience in corporate and financial services regulation.
• Ability to articulate clear legal advice, with a commercial focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and effectiveness managing complex projects and teams to demanding deadlines.
• Can do attitude and ability to deliver in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to identify, focus and prioritise on key issues and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Good people skills.
• 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.