In-House Counsel

Company: Rutherford
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Location: London
Job Description:

Our Client, a leading global alternative asset manager, is looking for an ambitious Funds counsel to join the team here in London. The role would be ideally suited for an associate c. 4-6 PQE.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate fund formation documentation (PPMs, LPAs, side letters, and subscription documents), with a focus on structures distributed to investors in Europe, US, Asia and the Middle East.
  • Draft and negotiate investment management agreements, distribution agreements, rebate agreements, introducer arrangements, and third-party marketing agreements relevant to the firm’s global activities.
  • Support corporate and product initiatives, including new product launches, entry into new distribution markets, and the establishment of new oIices and obtaining of regulatory licences.
  • Manage and deliver business-critical legal projects as part of the firm’s wider global legal team, and contribute to firmwide legal and compliance initiatives as required.

Candidate Profile:

  • 4-6 PQE funds solicitor with a demonstrable track record in a ranked Private Funds practice
  • In-house experience highly desirable – secondments will eb viewed favoruably
  • Right to work in the UK
  • A strong academic track record
  • Good communications skills and a collaborative work ethic

Posted: May 23rd, 2026