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Interim Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC)

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Jupiter Asset Management

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE, financial services experience, knowledge of UCITS/AIFMD/MiFID, strong drafting skills, and experience in an in-house environment.
  • You will review contracts, ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with teams, advise on legal matters, and support ad hoc projects while enhancing the legal department’s knowledge base.

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE (having qualified within a leading City or local (when non-UK) law firm).
  • Financial services experience (ideally within the asset management team of a leading City or local (where non-UK) law firm).
  • Working knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD and MiFID.
  • Practical, first-hand experience of working in and across international markets (ideally including some or all of those markets in which Jupiter has a presence).
  • Excellent drafting, communication (written and verbal) and negotiating skills.
  • Proven ability to manage relationships with internal partners and external providers.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to prioritise workload and to work to deadlines.
  • Strong team player who seeks and gives empowerment.
  • Flexible, positive and approachable with a pragmatic approach.
  • Strong computer and technical skills and know-how.
  • Experience of working in an in-house environment, whether on secondment or otherwise.
  • Experience and some knowledge of the FCA Handbook.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with other members of the team, Product Structuring, Compliance, Operations and other departments on matters relating to:
  • the group’s UCITS mutual fund franchise;
  • contractual arrangements relating to Jupiter’s various service providers; and
  • general legal/regulatory matters related to Jupiter’s business
  • Reviewing contracts related to Jupiter’s wider business (including distribution agreements) and providing legal advice to best satisfy business requirements.
  • Obtaining advice from external advisers as appropriate and liaising with internal departments.
  • Advising on and assisting the business to comply with regulatory requirements working closely with the Compliance Department.
  • Providing legal support on ad hoc projects as required.
  • Assisting the other members of the Legal Department in maintaining and growing its know-how and precedent base.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Interim Senior Legal Counsel position?

The position is for a fixed term contract of 12 months.

Where is Jupiter's London office located?

Jupiter's London office is located just minutes from Victoria station, providing easy access via the Underground’s Victoria line and National Rail platforms.

Is previous in-house experience required for this role?

It is not strictly required, but experience of working in an in-house environment is considered desirable.

What is the minimum PQE required for this position?

Candidates must have at least 5 years of PQE to qualify for the role.

What type of legal matters will the Senior Legal Counsel be handling?

The role will involve providing general advice on legal issues related to Jupiter’s funds, contractual undertakings, and legal/regulatory matters.

What is the working arrangement for the role?

The role follows a hybrid working arrangement where employees work from the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional day of their choice, while the other two days can be worked from home.

What qualifications are essential for this role?

Essential qualifications include being a qualified Solicitor with 5+ years PQE, financial services experience, and a working knowledge of UCITS, AIFMD, and MiFID.

What skills are necessary for the Interim Senior Legal Counsel role?

Necessary skills include excellent drafting, communication, negotiating, and relationship management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize workload.

Does the role offer opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the role involves assisting in maintaining and growing the Legal Department's know-how and precedent base, providing opportunities for professional development.

What values are important for this role at Jupiter?

Important values include commitment, motivation, high performance combined with integrity, teamwork, empowerment, excellence, proactivity, and innovation.

Jupiter Asset Management

The value of active minds

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1985
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Jupiter difference Our distinct, entrepreneurial culture is based on giving talented professionals the freedom to pursue their own investment styles within a collaborative environment. Jupiter is a specialist, high conviction, active asset manager. We exist to help our clients achieve their long-term investment objectives. From our origins in 1985, Jupiter now offers a range of actively managed strategies available to UK and international clients including equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives. Jupiter is a constituent member of the FTSE 250 Index. Independence of thought and individual accountability define us. Our fund managers follow their convictions and seek those investment opportunities that they believe will ensure the best outcome for our clients. They do this through fundamental analysis and research, a clear investment process and risk management framework, with a focus on good stewardship. We believe that asset managers have a critical leadership role to play in helping to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing the world. In this spirit, we are proud of our long-established credentials in the fields of ESG and sustainable investment, and of our ongoing commitment to specialism and innovation in these areas. Jupiter is a constituent member of the FTSE4Good Index, and a signatory on a number of key initiatives such as the UN Principles for Responsible Investment.