Kingsley Green Recruitment
Senior Legal Counsel
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a 12-month maternity cover to join a highly regarded legal team within a successful investment management business where legal is genuinely viewed as a strategic partner to the organisation. Working directly with the General Counsel, Board and senior leadership team, you will enjoy exceptional exposure across the business and advise on a broad mix of corporate and commercial matters. If you are looking for a varied, fast-paced role where you will be trusted to make an impact from day one, this is an opportunity not to be missed.
Our client is a well-established investment management business with a strong reputation for commercial excellence, innovation and high standards of governance. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the business offers an environment where legal is valued, ideas are encouraged and individuals are given real responsibility.
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- Providing commercially focused legal advice across a broad range of corporate matters.
- Advising on investment structures, corporate governance and subsidiary oversight.
- Supporting financing arrangements, company secretarial matters and legal risk management.
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts and legal documentation.
- Managing external legal advisers and other professional service providers.
- Overseeing the execution of legal documentation in line with governance requirements.
- Delivering legal training and guidance across the business.
- Building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a key business partner.
About You
You will be a qualified lawyer with experience in corporate, commercial and/or funds law and be looking for a broad, business-facing in-house role. You will also have:
- Experience advising on corporate transactions, commercial agreements, governance matters or investment structures.
- A commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused mindset.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Excellent drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong judgement and exceptional attention to detail.
- A proactive and collaborative approach.
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Why Apply?
- Work directly with an experienced and supportive General Counsel.
- Gain outstanding exposure to the Board and senior leadership team.
- Enjoy a genuinely broad legal role with strategic influence across the business.
- Join a collaborative, high-performing legal team where your contribution will be recognised and valued.
- Be part of a fast-paced organisation that encourages initiative, commercial thinking and professional development.
If this opportunity sounds of potential interest, please send your CV to apetrou@kgglobal.co.uk
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