Meraki Talent is currently looking to recruit a Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracts (NQ-4PQE Lawyer) to join a market leading, global, US headquartered Asset Management Firm. This opportunity is a permanent position in the financial services industry based in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their Commercial Contracts career by gaining experience working in-house with a multi-national heavyweight of the finance industry.
You will have lots of client contact working on your own portfolio of business (with support and oversight). Embedded within a team of Asset Managers, you will support their client base on the legal document side.
Duties and Responsibilities
* The team focuses on the drafting, negotiation, co-ordination and execution of general commercial agreements, investment management agreements, investment guidelines or criteria, and related documentation for new clients and existing clients.
* Assist with driving the contact process from initial drafting through negotiation to completion.
* This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Legal Team, Risk and other stakeholders across the business to become a trusted advisor.
* Advise on Investment Management agreements.
* You will help manage expectations when negotiating agreements and make amendments to mitigate risk to the business.
* The sales team will also require ad-hoc assistance with contract queries from you.
About You
* Ideally Newly Qualified-4PQE Lawyer (with commercial contracts, corporate or banking/transactional seat); Senior paralegal would potentially be considered.
* Some experience or exposure to financial services with negotiating and drafting experience is a real plus.
* Interest in the banking / asset management industry.
In return, this opportunity offers a competitive salary, a supportive team environment and the opportunity to develop your career. If you are interested and would like to apply, please send your CV to Joanna.Robert@merakitalent.com or call me on 07378808060.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
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