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Who we're looking for
An in-house advisory lawyer for our Client Group and Product Team within Legal which focuses on the firm's EMEA-serviced regulated funds, bespoke mandates and solutions structures.
A focus of the role will be UCITS and AIF vehicles in the firm's UK or Luxembourg ranges offering liquid, semi-liquid alternatives or public/private strategies.
The investment management services may be provided by Schroders or they may be delegated to third party managers.
Intermediary fund distribution advice is also relevant to the role, as is being generally available for UK or Luxembourg regulated funds (or other) advice (using law firms where appropriate but usually not for UK funds).
You will assist Lead Product Counsel, UK and the Product Legal Team (six lawyers) generally.
You will be internal client facing and actively advise and service the Product Development team in the London office and the fund management companies in both London and Luxembourg.
Any experience of client mandates, solutions structures, corporate / outsourcing transactions, OTC and exchange-traded derivatives will be useful but not essential.
What you'll do Regulatory advice regarding UCITS and AIF (including LTAF and ELTIF) vehicles in the firm's UK or Luxembourg ranges:Intermediary fund distribution advice for UK and Luxembourg funds.General advice regarding UK or Luxembourg regulated funds.Assist Lead Product Counsel, UK and the Product Legal Team.Specific advisory services to Product Development and fund management companies in London and Luxembourg.Assist the Solutions and Client Group teams in UK, Europe and contribute to the external client work of the legal teams in the Americas and APAC.Drafting all legal documentation associated with fund launches, including prospectuses, KIIDs, pre-contractual disclosures, constitutional documents, side letters, investment management/advisory agreements, and other related agreements.Drafting assistance and regulatory advice on cross-border fund marketing and compliance with local regulations.Advising on the application of Legal and Schroders Group policies and standards.Advising on regulatory projects and the interpretation and implementation of new regulations.Potential for advice on correspondence with regulators on issues arising from the management, administration and distribution of Schroders funds.Instructing external counsel where appropriate.The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need Demonstrable post-qualification experience - 5 years PQE (or near to);Excellent contract law knowledge, drafting skills and experience in client/service provider contract negotiation;Excellent written and verbal communication;Excellent attention to detail and procedure;In-depth knowledge/experience of the investment management industry;Good understanding of legal and regulatory risks and compliance processes associated with the financial services industry;Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with staff at all levels;Genuinely pro-active and keen to take responsibility.What you'll be like Must be a good team player and a driven self-starter, as well as having very high-quality legal skills and an ability to deal confidently with internal and external clients.We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management.
Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose.
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