Associate

Associate — Financial Services (Retail Funds) — London

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Join a market-leading authorised funds team in London advising on retail and authorised fund matters. The role involves establishing and supporting authorised funds (including UCITS, OEICs and other retail authorised structures), advising on FCA regulatory issues and drafting/negotiating industry contracts such as investment management, depositary, ACD and administration arrangements.

You will work on a mix of regulatory, structuring and transactional matters across the asset management sector, with exposure to fund launches, product development (including LTAFs and other retail labels), asset transfers and regulatory implementation projects. There are opportunities for client-facing responsibility and secondments, and day-to-day contact with asset managers, depositaries and other industry stakeholders.

The team uses legal technology and generative-AI tools as part of everyday practice. The role offers structured development, cross-border work and the chance to contribute to know‑how and regulatory briefings while building a career in funds and asset management law.

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales; NQ–3 years PQE
  • Experience or strong interest in financial services / asset management, ideally with exposure to authorised/retail funds
  • Awareness of FCA regulatory framework applicable to authorised funds and related fund documentation
  • Strong drafting, client service and workload management skills; comfortable using legal technology and AI tools responsibly

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