Job Description

A global investment advisory firm is looking for a legal counsel to join its London office. The company provides independent advice to institutional investors across a wide range of alternative asset classes, including hedge funds, private markets, and real assets. With a strong emphasis on transparency, long-term sustainability, and internal ownership, the firm is recognised for its commitment to best practices and industry advocacy.
Your new role
Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll play a key role in supporting the legal and compliance needs of the UK business and wider global group. This is a broad and varied role, offering exposure to commercial, regulatory, and operational legal matters. You'll work closely with internal teams across multiple jurisdictions and contribute to strategic initiatives. Key responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including supplier, service and confidentiality agreements
• Advising internal stakeholders on legal risks and regulatory developments
• Supporting cross-functional teams (HR, IT, Finance, Compliance) on legal matters
• Managing external counsel and contributing to global legal projects
• Assisting with governance

What you'll need to succeed
Essential:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' PQE
• Strong drafting experience with commercial contracts including: NDAs, supply agreements, service agreements, responses to RfPs
• Confidence working independently and across teams, with excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience supporting internal business functions and managing external counsel
• A proactive, solutions-oriented approach and strong interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance matters within the investment adviser industry
• Practical experience of data protection legislation/IP laws
• Familiarity with employment law

What you'll get in return

• Salary of up to 120k
• Hybrid working (2 days in the Victoria office)
• Exposure to global legal matters and strategic initiatives
• Opportunity to work in a respected, values-driven organisation

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Company
Hays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK's Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.
We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.
We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.
If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.
Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
United Kingdom
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