Assistant General Counsel

Who you are

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 3–6 years’ post‑qualification experience gained in a funds or investment management practice (in private practice and/or in‑house). Strong fund formation experience is required
• Qualification in England and Wales, Ireland or Luxembourg is preferred, although candidates qualified in other jurisdictions will also be considered
• Good working knowledge of European fund structures and regulation (including AIFMD and UCITS)
• Experience drafting and negotiating fund documentation, including offering documents, limited partnership agreements and investor side letters
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels and across multiple functions
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple matters
• A collaborative and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to develop expertise in new areas and support the team through periods of regulatory and business change
• An interest in improving processes and ways of working, and contributing positively to team culture

What the job involves

• Barings’ Legal Team is seeking a lawyer to join the European Funds Team in London
• The role involves advising on the establishment and ongoing operation of European investment funds and investor separate accounts, as well as related corporate and regulatory matters
• The position offers meaningful responsibility on complex projects, with close collaboration across Legal, Product Management, the Investment Teams and other Barings functions
• Provide pragmatic legal advice on the establishment, structuring and ongoing operation of Barings investment funds across Luxembourg, Irish and UK platforms, including relevant regulatory considerations
• Build strong working relationships with business teams and colleagues across the global organisation, acting as a trusted and solutions‑focused advisor
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring advice is high quality, timely and cost‑effective
• Take a lead role on the legal aspects of new fund launches and related projects, including drafting and negotiating fund documentation and supporting investor discussions
• Review and negotiate fund documentation across a range of fund structures and asset classes, including private credit, real estate debt and equity, portfolio finance and public fixed income, working with specialists where appropriate
• Act as an escalation point for complex legal issues and work collaboratively with colleagues to identify and manage legal, regulatory and risk considerations
• Assist with distribution and marketing queries across institutional and wealth markets
• Contribute to the development and improvement of team processes and ways of working to support efficient and consistent legal delivery