Legal Counsel - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Nelson Scott LLP

Nelson Scott LLP

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

What will you be doing?

As a Funds Lawyer some of your responsibilities will include to:

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of fund specific scheme documentation in line with regulatory and business requirements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating other investment related agreements, including Investment Management Agreements (IMA), Sponsorship Agreements and Joint/Co-Manufacturing agreements
Contribute to the review of key distribution / platform agreements and other key commercial agreements including with fund administrators, depositaries, broker and trading counterparties and technology providers
Advising on matters related to the implementation of regulatory change, including presentation of regulatory developments to colleagues
Assist with onboarding new Sponsors and clients to our expanding Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) business
Help resolve queries of a legal nature and ensure the firm is adequately protected against any legal claims
Review existing processes, policies and procedures and ensure they are in line with current regulatory requirements, recommending amendment where necessary
Work with colleagues and external stakeholders in various projects
Attend client meetings and pitches as a UK funds SME, demonstrating the firm's service offering and valueadd to win new and repeat business
Attend relevant industry and networking events as may be required from time to time
Support and provide cover for other members of the team and wider department as and when required.
Ensure that all tasks are completed to a high standard and work produced within deadlines
Operate in accordance with division's policies and procedures manuals.
Any other duties as required.

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate:

2 years+ PQE
Experience in working with UK fund documentation and other investment related legal agreements
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including good negotiation skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple requirements and meet deadlines
Demonstrable analytical skills
Proven ability to work independently and as a team player in a fastpaced environment
Strong Interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to communicate well both written and verbally to senior audiences.
Demonstrate ability to understand and summarise complex information in a professional and concise manner.