Legal Counsel

Join one of Europes major institutional asset managers and play a central role in shaping the future of Legal & Generals European fund platform. LGIM Europe is the EU management company of L&G Asset Management and part of the FTSE100listed Legal & General Group. With approximately 300bn in assets under management and a collaborative team spread across several European countries this is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic inclusive and purposedriven environment.

As EU Legal Counsel youll join a highimpact legal team supporting our expanding range of EUregulated funds. This is an exciting role for a proactive solutionsfocused lawyer looking to broaden their exposure and contribute to strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

What youll be doing:

• Delivering legal support across the full lifecycle of EU UCITS and AIFs including supporting fund launches and amendments
• Advising internal teams senior management and fund boards by preparing legal risk assessments and recommending practical solutions
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments across the EU and assisting with shaping appropriate responses for the business
• Supporting regulatory change projects aligned to LGIM Europes strategic objectives
• Drafting negotiating and maintaining commercial and financial services agreements related to LGIM Europe and its funds
• Managing governancerelated matters for LGIM Europe and its fund ranges including advising boards on CP86 requirements
• Preparing legal regulatory and governance reporting for senior management and board committees
• Building and managing relationships with external legal counsel and contributing to budget oversight

Qualifications :

Who were looking for:

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current Irish Practising Certificate (or equivalent)
• 35 years postqualification experience in financial services asset management or funds law (inhouse or private practice)
• Strong knowledge of EU funds regulation including UCITS and AIFMD and an understanding of management company governance (including CP86)
• Experience drafting and negotiating fund service provider agreements
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organisational abilities with the capability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic solutionsdriven approach
• A collaborative team player with a positive proactive mindset

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays. 

Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time