Senior Legal Counsel – EMEA Product & Distribution Legal Team
We have an outstanding benefits package which includes:
- Company‑provided healthcare
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements
- Generous pension provisions
- Income protection
- Health and wellness benefits
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life insurance
Are you a commercially minded lawyer looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, international asset management environment? Join Invesco’s EMEA Product & Distribution Legal Team based in Henley‑on‑Thames, UK and become part of a fast‑growing, innovative business where your expertise truly matters.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll work as a trusted legal partner to the business, supporting Invesco’s products, services, and distribution activities across EMEA, with a particular focus on the UK. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Legal, Product, Distribution, and Regulatory teams globally, advising on complex, high‑value matters in a fast‑paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee legal work relating to client agreements across EMEA, including investment management mandates and strategic partnership agreements.
- Review, draft, and negotiate sophisticated legal documentation with large and often international counterparties.
- Support EMEA Product teams and other Invesco functions on legal and regulatory matters.
- Monitor regulatory developments impacting products and distribution, and provide practical, business‑focused advice.
- Advise on legal risks related to new strategies, products, and initiatives.
- Support regulatory matters, corporate initiatives, internal policies, and processes.
- Act as a collaborative member of Invesco’s global Legal group, contributing to a strong, solutions‑oriented culture.
Qualifications
- Strong post‑qualification legal experience within asset management, financial services, or a leading law firm.
- Solid understanding of MiFID investment services, regulated funds, and the broader financial services regulatory framework.
- Experience advising asset management or investment businesses.
- Confidence managing negotiations with sophisticated counterparties.
- Exposure to both common law and civil law systems (highly valued).
- Legal qualification in a common‑law jurisdiction, with eligibility to practice in the UK.
- Additional civil law qualification is a strong advantage.
- Excellent English; business‑level German or Italian is a significant plus.
- Comfort operating in a multicultural, international environment.
What sets you apart
- Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in the business.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and move matters forward efficiently.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
- A pragmatic, solutions‑driven mindset, even under pressure.
- High integrity, sound judgement, and a collaborative team spirit.
Workplace
Employees are expected to comply with the firm’s most current workplace model, which as of 1 October 2025, requires spending at least four full days each week working in an office. This supports stronger relationships, collaboration, and growth.
Full‑time position.
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