Legal Counsel 5PQE+ (Private Funds) – Asset Manager

Company: The Stephen James Partnership
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Location: London
Job Description:

We are currently working with a number of leading investment management and alternative asset management clients who are planning strategic legal hires within their London teams.

These opportunities sit within broad, commercially focused legal functions and offer exposure across areas including:

• Fund formation and fund structuring matters

• Investment management and commercial agreements

• Regulatory and advisory work across asset management platforms

• Product launches and strategic business initiatives

• Corporate governance and cross-border matters

We are particularly keen to speak with funds lawyers with experience across private markets, ideally from a credit and/or private equity funds background.

We would also be interested in speaking with corporate lawyers who have had meaningful exposure to fund-related work and are looking to transition into a broader in-house asset management role.

Candidate profile:

• 5PQE+

• Strong commercial approach and stakeholder management skills

• Experience gained either in private practice or in-house

• Interest in working closely with the business within a broad platform role

• Ability to operate across a varied international remit

What’s on offer:

• Competitive six-figure base salaries

• Strong overall compensation packages

• High-quality and varied workstreams

• Excellent long-term progression opportunities

• Collaborative and high-performing team environments

Please feel free to reach out directly for a confidential discussion.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026