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Commercial Contracts Solicitor - Funds (Interim)

City of London Temporary View Job Description
An international law firm is seeking a Senior Commercial Contracts Solicitor to support a major asset management client on a range of commercial and funds-related agreements.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused lawyer to work on sophisticated contractual matters while developing expertise within the investment funds sector.
  • Immediately available - Interim role
  • Fully remote

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international law firm with a strong reputation for advising global financial institutions, asset managers and investment funds. The firm delivers innovative legal solutions across a broad range of commercial, regulatory and transactional matters and supports clients on complex cross-border projects.

With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, the firm offers lawyers the opportunity to work on market-leading matters while developing specialist expertise within their chosen practice areas.

Job Description

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements that include:

  • Fundraising Agreements
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Platform Agreements
  • Fund Link Agreements
  • Service and Supplier Agreements
  • Commercial Partnership Agreements
  • Other asset management and funds-related contractual arrangements



Advising on contractual, legal and commercial risk.

Supporting stakeholders on day-to-day commercial legal matters.

Managing negotiations with counterparties and external advisers.

Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice.

Working collaboratively with internal teams and client stakeholders in a fully remote environment.

The Successful Applicant

Essential

  • Senior Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales. (5 PQE+)
  • Strong commercial contracts background.
  • Demonstrable experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex agreements.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
  • Commercially minded with a practical approach to problem solving.



Desirable

  • Experience within asset management, investment management or financial services.
  • Exposure to funds-related commercial agreements.
  • Interest in developing specialist expertise within the funds sector.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Opportunity to work for a leading international law firm
  • Exposure to high-quality funds and asset management work
  • Varied and intellectually challenging commercial contracts portfolio
  • Significant client-facing responsibility
  • Opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the investment funds sector
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Flexible working with a strong emphasis on autonomy and trust
Contact
Joe Gorman
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069136
Phone number
+442072691735

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Joe Gorman
Consultant phone
+442072691735
Job reference
JN-072026-7069136