Interim Investment Funds Lawyer (min 6 months) – Asset Management

We are currently partnering with a leading global financial services organisation seeking an experienced Interim Investment Funds Lawyer for a min 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a high-performing legal team supporting a broad range of investment management and funds-related matters within a sophisticated, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the structuring, establishment and ongoing operation of UK and cross-border investment funds and related investment vehicles.
• Provide guidance on UK regulatory frameworks, including the FCA Handbook and the UK AIFM regime, working closely with Compliance and Risk teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, including constitutional documents, investment management agreements and service provider arrangements.
• Negotiate client investment management and related commercial agreements.
• Support strategic investment initiatives from a legal and regulatory perspective.
• Partner with colleagues across Investments, Operations, Compliance, Risk and Finance to deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice.
• Assist with fund and investment governance processes, committee materials and regulatory filings.
• Identify and help manage legal and regulatory risks in line with internal policies and risk frameworks.
• Contribute to legal know-how, precedents and process improvements.

Candidate Profile

• UK-qualified lawyer with 4+ years’ PQE.
• Strong experience in investment funds and/or asset management, gained in a leading law firm or in-house financial services environment.
• Particular experience across private equity and hedge fund structures would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of the asset management industry and its regulatory landscape.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

The Opportunity

• 6-month interim assignment (August–December 2026)
• London-based role with hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
• Opportunity to work on a broad mix of funds, regulatory and investment management matters within a globally recognised organisation
• Competitive day rate

If you are an experienced Investment Funds Lawyer considering interim opportunities, we would be delighted to have a confidential conversation regarding this mandate and other opportunities coming to market.

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