Commercial Contracts Solicitor - Funds (Interim)

An international law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Contracts Solicitor to support a major asset management client on a range of commercial and funds-related agreements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer to work on sophisticated contractual matters while developing expertise within the investment funds sector.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for advising global financial institutions, asset managers and investment funds. The firm delivers innovative legal solutions across a broad range of commercial, regulatory and transactional matters and supports clients on complex cross-border projects.

With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the firm offers lawyers the opportunity to work on market-leading matters while developing specialist expertise within their chosen practice areas.

Description

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements that include:

• Fundraising Agreements
• Distribution Agreements
• Platform Agreements
• Fund Link Agreements
• Service and Supplier Agreements
• Commercial Partnership Agreements
• Other asset management and funds-related contractual arrangements

Advising on contractual, legal and commercial risk.

Supporting stakeholders on day-to-day commercial legal matters.

Managing negotiations with counterparties and external advisers.

Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and client stakeholders in a fully remote environment.

Profile

• Senior Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. (5 PQE+)
• Strong commercial contracts background.
• Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Commercially minded with a practical approach to problem solving.

• Experience within asset management, investment management or financial services.
• Exposure to funds-related commercial agreements.
• Interest in developing specialist expertise within the funds sector.

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunity to work for a leading international law firm
• Exposure to high-quality funds and asset management work
• Varied and intellectually challenging commercial contracts portfolio
• Significant client-facing responsibility
• Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the investment funds sector
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible working with a strong emphasis on autonomy and trust