Eversheds Sutherland
Associate - Financial Services (Retail Funds) - London (NQ to 3 PQE)
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Associate - Financial Services (Retail Funds) - London (NQ to 3 PQE)
Legal Trainee or Associate: Authorised Funds Team – London
About Eversheds Sutherland
We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm with over 5,000 people operational across more than 30 countries. As a full-service firm with deep niche and sector expertise, we are equipped to meet the challenges of today’s world. Living our values, we embrace change as a place where everyone can thrive. Our ambition extends to clients, communities—and you—whether you’re just starting your career, well-established, or thrive in areas outside law. If you’re looking for what’s next, we’re too.
What to Expect
As a lawyer with us, you’ll enjoy diverse work, spanning regional to international projects and multiple practice groups. Our global mindset encourages you to take action on ideas, while we continually introduce fresh opportunities. We embrace the fast-paced world, seeing it as an arena where we all grow and succeed.
About Our Team
Our Authorised Funds team is a leading market force for retail funds in London:
- Ranked Tier 1 for retail funds in the Legal 500.
- Recognised as a "leading UK funds practice" advising all fund service providers.
- Ranked Band 1 for open-ended funds (Chambers) as "a clear leader in open-ended fundsspace".
With decades of experience, we excel in:
- Regulatory and tax compliance
- Product development for fund management
- Launching LTAFs (Long-Term Asset Funds)
- SDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosures Regulation) labels and OFR (Open Finance Recognition)
- Structuring, investments, and asset transfers
- Advising asset managers, depositary banks, and institutional investors
You will even contribute to our 2026 "Year of AI" initiative, utilising generative AI tools—like our Harvey AI legal assistant—across our platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365 Copilot, Lexis Protégé) for research, drafting, and data analysis.
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This role is for a talented lawyer joining our London-based authorised funds team. Key duties include:
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Advising clients (e.g., fund houses, asset managers, depositaries, wealth managers, institutional investors) and supporting a range of matters.
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Diverse client engagement from daily interaction to potential secondment opportunities.
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Focusing on:
- Establishing and supporting authorised and retail funds
- Advising on FCA regulatory frameworks
- Contracts in the asset management industry (e.g., investment management, depositary, ACD, and administration arrangements)
- Alternative investment funds
- Investor-side representation
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Leveraging legal technology and AI—referencing Harvey, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Lexis Protégé for research and drafting.
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
We seek legal professionals with 0–3 years post-qualification experience, ideally with financial services or asset management backgrounds in the UK/EU. Alternatively, candidates from corporate or commercial law enthusiastic about transitioning into the asset management sector are welcome.
We value candidates who demonstrate:
- A strong grasp of the financial services regulation framework, particularly the FCA’s rules relating to authorised funds.
- Commitment to high-quality client service.
- A blend of technical and commercial acumen (i.e., understanding business impact).
- Adaptability, working efficiently on multi-matter workflows.
- Ownership and initiative for managing and prioritising workloads.
- Strong relationships with colleagues—both within and across teams.
- A proactive attitude, demonstrating eagerness for the role and industry advances.
- Avid engagement with regulatory and legal trends to support team briefings and expertise-sharing.
- Open-mindset towards legal tech/AI, with the ability to verify and responsibly integrate these tools.
- Interest in working with both UK and international clients.
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What’s in It for You?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we focus on your development, performance, financial future, health, and contribution to society.
Key Benefits
We provide:
- Fair, equitable, and transparent culture, rewarding efforts that align with our values or exceed expectations in performance.
- Flexible working policies (including hybrid, agile models).
- Holistic health support through dental, healthcare, and wellness programs.
- Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, empowering authentic living.
- Career growth programs—including professional/personal training, mentorship, and paths for international and cross-function exposure.
- Pro bono work and community engagement opportunities.
- Retirement planning, insurance, and comprehensive financial safeguards.
Diversity & Inclusion
“Inclusive” isn’t just a word—it’s at the heart of our business.
We champion diverse thought, global perspectives, and collaborative energy. Innovation thrives when respected as an individual, encouraged to question, ideate, solve challenges, and meet client expectations together.
Our aim: helping every person flourish. We actively build inclusive culture, report progress, and evolve deliberate policy—making diversity initiatives part of systems and partnerships.
Flexible work: Supported across all roles, from hybrid options to role-specific adjustments. If this matters to you, we encourage discussion during recruitment.
Need accommodations? If support or adjustments are required (e.g., during recruitment), please let us know—we’ll navigate personalised solutions for you.
Recruiting Directly
We are not using agencies for this hire, so apply directly or connect with our team to explore further options.
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