UK Funds Lawyer (2 years PQE)

Carne Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fund services firm in London is seeking a UK Funds Lawyer with up to 2 years of PQE to join their Governance, Legal & Compliance team. The role offers exceptional legal work with significant client exposure. Candidates must have a solid understanding of financial regulations and strong contract negotiation skills. The position provides a dynamic and supportive environment to grow and thrive, ideal for motivated individuals eager to make an impact in the asset management industry.

Qualifications

• Up to 2 years' PQE in a similar role, either in private practice or in-house.
• Experience with regulations affecting financial services and investment management.
• Familiarity with UCITS and AIFMD.

Responsibilities

• Support the business from a legal perspective in the UK.
• Advise on the formation and distribution of various fund structures.
• Draft and negotiate various agreements and fund documentation.

Skills

Contract negotiation skills

Fluent English (written and spoken)

Analytical skills

Effective Communication

Planning and Organising

Adaptability

Resilience

Drive and Motivation

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Job Details: UK Funds Lawyer (2 years PQE)

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name UK Funds Lawyer (2 years PQE)

Location City London

Employment Type Permanent

Department Governance, Legal & Compliance

This is a unique opportunity for a funds lawyer who seeks not only superb client exposure and excellent quality legal work with the ability to further develop their skills, but also a more commercial, entrepreneurial role and regular interaction with key funds industry players.

Who are we looking for? Due to our successful and growing ACD and AIFM business we are currently recruiting for a qualified lawyer (2 years’ PQE) to join the Legal Team. This role will be based in our London office.

What are the minimum requirements for the role?

• Qualified lawyer with up to 2 years’ PQE in a similar role, either in private practice or in-house.
• Experience and knowledge of the laws and regulations impacting financial services providers and investment management businesses.
• Familiarity with UCITS, AIFMD and their related evolving regulatory, compliance and governance environment, covering a variety of fund product types and asset classes is preferable.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic business and regulatory environment.
• Contract negotiation skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) essential. Additional language would be considered an asset.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

• Supporting the business from a legal and regulatory perspective in the United Kingdom.
• Advising and assisting on the formation, launch, registration and distribution of various fund structures, both UCITS and AIFs.
• Advising and assisting with the onboarding of new clients including onboarding to our client's highly successful ManCo service offering.
• Drafting and negotiating various agreements and fund documentation (including Management Company/AIFM and investment management agreements, review of prospectus, constitutional documents (instruments of incorporation/trust deeds) administration and distribution agreements etc).
• Assisting and supporting the business generally including Carne´s teams on all Management Company, AIFM legal and regulatory issues and presenting internally on relevant legal and regulatory updates as appropriate.
• Liaising with external legal advisers and/or client's counsel.
• Assisting with drafting and implementing of regulatory documents.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

What competencies do you require?

Effective Communication – Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner.

Planning and Organising – Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term. Structures tasks logically to support efficient execution and clarity of responsibilities.

Analytical (Attention to detail) – Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights. Processes detailed information methodically to ensure accuracy and informed decision-making.

Adaptability – Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities.

Resilience – Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner.

Drive and Motivation – Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.

Quality – Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output.

Delivering results – Consistently achieves objectives by maintaining focus, overcoming obstacles, and ensuring outcomes are delivered to a high standard.

Learning Mindset – Curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.