Full job descriptionSenior Legal Counsel
Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
WFH: 2 days work from home, 3 days office-based
Reporting to: Group General Counsel
Direct Reports: 1 direct report
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join a growing and highly regarded alternative investments organisation.
Reporting directly to the Group Head of Legal, you will play a key role in advising the business on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across private markets, financial services, corporate governance, commercial contracts and data protection. This is a highly visible position offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic business initiatives.
This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decision-making and operating in a fast-paced, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
*Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice across financial services regulation, alternative investment funds, data protection and commercial contracting matters.
*Support and oversee members of the Legal team, contributing to the continued development of the function.
*Partner closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Compliance, Risk and wider business teams.
*Lead and support negotiations with clients, suppliers and other third parties.
*Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting the alternative investment funds sector and advise on potential business implications.
*Promote awareness and understanding of relevant legal and regulatory obligations across the organisation.
*Review, enhance and streamline legal documentation, corporate policies and contractual precedents.
*Represent the Legal function on strategic projects and business initiatives.
About You
*Qualified Solicitor or similar qualification.
*At least 8+ years of post-qualification experience as a rough guide.
*Law degree or similar qualification.
*Significant experience advising on corporate, financial services regulatory and commercial legal matters.
*An understanding of the alternative investment funds or wider asset management industry is helpful but not essential for this role.
*Proven ability to deliver clear, pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously.
*Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
*Strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach.
*High level of attention to detail and sound commercial judgement.
Experience
The successful candidate will typically have a combination of:
*In-house legal experience within a financial services, asset management or alternative investments business; and
*Private practice experience gained within a leading law firm advising international clients.
What’s on Offer
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where legal is viewed as a strategic business partner. You will work closely with senior leadership, gain exposure to complex and evolving legal issues, and play a meaningful role in supporting the continued growth of the business.
The organisation is committed to ongoing professional development and provides access to both technical training and professional qualifications to support long-term career progression.


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