Location: London, GB
Company: Royal London Group
Job Title: Legal Counsel - Asset Management
Contract Type: 12-month FTC
Working style: Hybrid 50% home/office based
Closing date: 24th June 2025
We are currently looking for a Legal Counsel to join our highly regarded Group Legal Team on a 12-month FTC basis in London. This role will support a team of in-house lawyers providing strategic legal advice, guidance, and support across Royal London's Asset Management business.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you will undertake a range of legal activities, using your knowledge to support the Asset Management division while developing key relationships across the wider Royal London Group. You will benefit from working alongside experienced legal professionals who champion development and continuous learning.
About the roleWorking alongside a Senior Legal Counsel and other team members to provide proactive strategic legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on various asset management activities, including portfolio management arrangements, distribution and rebate arrangements, non-disclosure agreements, fund-related agreements, and trading arrangements.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of documentation to support RLAM and its operations, including investment management agreements, distribution agreements, fund documentation, and outsourcing agreements.
Advising on the interpretation of relevant laws and regulations affecting RLAM, including MiFID II, UCITS V, AIFMD, and AIFMD II.
Acting as the Legal Lead on projects, product development, and fund launches.
Identifying, managing, and mitigating legal risks, providing pragmatic solutions.
Collaborating on cross-organization projects, strategic initiatives, and regulatory compliance within the Group Legal team.
Working with external legal counsel as appropriate, ensuring cost-effective legal support. Taking accountability for legal advice and communicating it in a clear, strategic manner.
Business partnering within the Asset Management division as delegated by the divisional counsel.
About youProven experience in the Asset Management or Financial Services sector, gained in a leading law firm or in-house.
Excellent practical and technical knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting investment management.
Proactive, pragmatic, and accountable for delivering commercial legal solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, FCA/PRA regulations, and their impact on the RL Group.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
About Royal LondonWe're the UK's largest mutual life, pensions, and investment company, offering protection, savings, and asset management products and services.
Our People Promise emphasizes an inclusive, responsible, enjoyable, and fulfilling workplace, underpinned by our Spirit of Royal London values: Empowered, Trustworthy, Collaborate, Achieve.
We offer great benefits such as 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, up to 14% employer pension matching, and private medical insurance. See all our benefits here - Our Benefits.
Inclusion, diversity, and belongingWe're an inclusive employer that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives, which enrich our skills and workplace culture.