In-House Counsel - Commercial & Client Services

Alter Domus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment provider in London is seeking a qualified In-House Counsel to join its team. The role involves providing legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, managing complex negotiations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must be qualified solicitors in England & Wales with 4 to 6 years of relevant experience, particularly in the Financial Services industry. The position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Support for professional accreditations

Flexible arrangements and generous holidays

Continuous mentoring and career progression

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years post-qualification experience, preferably in-house in an international environment.
• Demonstrable experience in the Financial Services industry and its regulatory environment.
• High ethical standards and commitment to confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Operate as primary contact for business in all EMEA common-law jurisdictions.
• Assist in drafting and updating legal documentation and contracts.
• Lead negotiations for complex services agreements with clients.

Skills

Corporate and commercial law

Contract negotiation

Legal risk management

Excellent English communication

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Tools

Legal technology platforms

Job description

In-House Counsel - Commercial & Client Services

Location: London, GB

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whatever path you choose to take.

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a corporate and commercial lawyer to join a team of experienced and versatile in-house lawyers across EMEA, APAC and North America, to provide legal advice for all aspects of Alter Domus’ work, support its business and its internal functions.

The successful candidate will be reporting to the Head of Legal - Commercial & Client Services.

Your responsibilities

• Operate as primary point of contact for the business in all EMEA common-law jurisdictions, to assist or advise on matters of regulatory, corporate/commercial and contract law.
• Support the Legal department in:
  • drafting and updating legal documentation, including standard services agreements, intra-group and outsourcing agreements and other types of commercial contracts including vendor contracts;
  • management of legal risk and advising on legislative and regulatory changes affecting the business’ service offering;
  • ensuring compliance with internal policies, procedures and standards as well as Alter Domus’ contracting process; and
  • contributing to knowledge management, training and legal updates.
• Assist the business in:
  • participating to formal responses to client queries in support of operational teams;
  • advising operational teams on the legal consequences of corporate and commercial documents; and
  • acting as trusted advisor to Alter Domus’ senior management and internal support functions.
• Lead negotiations for a broad range of complex services agreements and commercial contracts with strategic clients or suppliers.
• Advise on legal aspects of corporate transactions, manage external counsel and assist with understanding legal risk and corporate governance.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on a wide range of issues to inform decision making and integrate into actionable recommendations for senior management and teams.

Your profile

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 4 to 6 years relevant post-qualification experience, preferably in-house in an international environment.
• Strong background in corporate and commercial law, and demonstrable experience in the Financial Services industry and its regulatory environment.
• Proven track record of commercial contract drafting negotiation.
• Legal risk awareness and ability to work collaboratively with the business to deliver pragmatic outcome‑focused solutions to legal issues, without compromising on Alter Domus’ policies, protection and values.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience in using legal technology platforms.
• Excellent command of English and ability to present views clearly, concisely, and accurately to a wide array of audiences.
• Willingness to progress and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas to consistently high standards.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.

Our industry‑leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.