IN-HOUSE LAWYER (ASSET MANAGEMENT)

Core-Asset Consulting's client, a leading investment management firm in Edinburgh, has a new opportunity for an In-House Lawyer to join its Governance, Legal & Company Secretarial department.

The successful candidate will assist with the management of all aspects of legal, governance, and company secretarial matters across multiple jurisdictions in which the business operates, with a particular focus on regulatory development. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders across the business while being part of a very friendly and supportive Legal Team.

Core responsibilities:

• Provide general advice on all aspects of legal and reputational risk on day to day matters
• Draft/review and negotiate a wide variety of legal documents, including investment management agreements and commercial contracts
• Provide legal advice on the life-cycle of funds
• Establish excellent working relationships with lawyers in the team and external counsel
• Act as company secretary to internal/external boards as required; assist the Company Secretary with day to day matters and enhance the group's governance framework
• Lead and oversee the regulatory horizon scanning process for all markets in which the business operates and carry out training on regulatory developments
• Assist with projects and advise on the development of new products

Essential:

• Admitted as a Solicitor Scotland or England (or equivalent overseas qualification) with a current practising certificate
• Credible and confident in dealings with senior management
• Proficient in multi-jurisdictional work
• Good technical understanding of the UK regulatory regime and experience of implementing regulatory change projects
• Demonstrates effective stakeholder management and exceptional client service
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise and be flexible

Desirable:

• Demonstrable experience gained in the asset management industry, ideally from an in-house or leading law firm
• Specific experience in the fund life-cycle and restructuring
• Experience with ISDA negotiations and knowledge of derivatives is desirable

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary

Job reference: 9721

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.