Our client is a specialist asset manager focusing on all aspects of credit and structured finance, with a focus on the European market.
A lawyer is now sought to work directly as the General Counsel Head of Compliance. With at least 4 years experience across hedge and private equity funds and derivatives this individual with have extensive fund structuring experience and will be responsible for
* Monitoring and maintaining the ongoing legal requirements of existing commingled funds and dedicated mandates.
* Structuring and coordinating Hedge and PE funds launch projects (whether as Limited Companies or as Partnerships, whether offshore or onshore and whether regulated such as UCITs or AIFs or non-regulated).
* Assisting with all legal requirements for Funds’ transactions / investments.
* Addressing ongoing clients’ requirements for dedicated mandates.
* Monitoring legal and regulatory changes and prepare internal notes/memos for what could impact the work and/or legal environment
* Assisting other members of the team as well as leading less experienced colleagues in all legal relevant matters and ensuring any documents are prepared and submitted within strict deadlines.
* Negotiating legal terms/contracts with trading counterparties as well as with vendors and service providers.
* Working with internal legal, compliance, risk, operations and business development teams ensuring accurate flow of information and meeting deadlines for various legal requirements.
This individual should have a strong attention to detail and be highly organised they must enjoy working as part of a business team and have
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This is a genuine opportunity to work at the highest level in a successful and nimble organisation