Investment Management Solicitor Jobs in London, London, United Kingdom

Job Title	Solicitor
Experience	3-5 Years
Description	Linklaters IMG Associate Ref LKUK1274 Country United Kingdom Office London Dept./Practice Group Investment management Job Type Legal Job Description Linklaters' Investment Management Group has helped to structure and represent investment funds that have raised over US$150 billion of capital over the last four years. Leading investment management companies, investment and commercial banks and institutional investors rely on the firm's expertise in complex, challenging cross-border funds products that bridge disciplines and regulatory regimes. Specialist investment management lawyers advise on the structuring, formation, taxation and regulation of all types of investment funds for investment in all types of asset classes: including real estate, securities, debt, derivatives and other alternative financial instruments, large pension funds, private equity, infrastructure and green energy type investments. We also actively represent a select group of institutional investors, including public and private US and non-US retirement plans, funds of funds, sovereign wealth funds, foundations and endowments with respect to their investments in private investment funds. Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required Technical Taking initial instructions internally or externally, delegating where appropriate Research, due diligence and information management Drafting and reviewing documentation, demonstrating familiarity with precedents and market standards. Client Relationship Management Taking a lead role in advising the client under appropriate supervision Providing commercial and legal advice to the client Demonstrating thorough market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors. Able to present ideas to the client to resolve current market issues and to anticipate potential problems Management Supervising team and demonstrating control (particularly of documentation) through effective delegation Debriefing at the end of a matter or at other appropriate stages Co-ordinating, coaching and monitoring the work of others to facilitate achievement of objectives Effective organisation of documentation and project plans Managing meetings effectively by setting clear objectives and agendas and encouraging other's participation. Experience Ideally 3 - 5 years post qualification experience Skills Exceptional networking skills Organisational skills Ability to communicate assertively when under pressure Ability to influence using appropriate techniques Characteristics Innovative and practical Team player Proactive Commercially minded Additional Information A band of PQE as advertised on a role does not intend to preclude applications from those candidates that may have more or less PQE. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to how long we would expect a qualified lawyer to have practised so as to have gained the necessary skills for the role as described. For further details please see the attached job specification which can be found by clicking on the "more info" link below. How to Apply To apply please click on the "Click here to apply for this job" link below. Competitive remuneration package offered. This role will be open from 20 July until 22 August 2012. Role specification. Job Title Job title Investment Management Associate (1.5 - 4 PQE) Location London Practice Overview Linklaters' Investment Management Group has helped to structure and represent investment funds that have raised over US$150 billion of capital over the last four years. Leading investment management companies, investment and commercial banks and institutional investors rely on the firm's expertise in complex, challenging cross-border funds products that bridge disciplines and regulatory regimes. Specialist investment management lawyers advise on the structuring, formation, taxation and regulation of all types of investment funds for investment in all types of asset classes: including real estate, securities, debt, derivatives and other alternative financial instruments, large pension funds, private equity, infrastructure and green energy type investments. We also actively represent a select group of institutional investors, including public and private US and non-US retirement plans, funds of funds, sovereign wealth funds, foundations and endowments with respect to their investments in private investment funds and advise on the establishment of, and transactions such as sales and … of, asset mergers. Key Responsibilities and Challenges Technical * Taking initial instructions internally or externally, delegating where appropriate. * Research, due diligence and information management. * Drafting and reviewing documentation, demonstrating familiarity with market standards. Client Relationship Management * Taking a lead role in providing commercial and legal advice to the client under appropriate supervision. * Negotiating fund terms and transaction documents. * Demonstrating thorough market knowledge to identify current trends and concerns in relevant industry sectors. Able to present ideas to the client to resolve current market issues and anticipate potential problems. Management * Supervising team and demonstrating control (particularly of documentation) through effective delegation. * Debriefing at the end of a matter or at other appropriate stages. * Co-ordinating, coaching and monitoring the work of others to facilitate achievement of objectives. * Effective organisation of documentation and project plans. * Managing meetings effectively by setting clear objectives and agendas and encouraging other's participation. Business Development * Networking with client to capitalise on new business opportunities. * Contributing to quality know-how and transaction bibles and their upkeep. Training * Delivering practice specific training to develop junior associates. * Coaching less experienced associates and trainees. * Regularly giving and seeking clear performance feedback to/from others. Skills & Characteristics required Skills * Ability to understand an implement complex investment structures in a multi-jurisdictional environment. * Networking skills * Organisational skills * Ability to communicate assertively when under pressure * Ability to influence using appropriate techniques Characteristics * Innovative and practical * Team player * Proactive * Commercially minded How to Apply Please apply online, attaching your CV and academic transcript to the application form. Should you have any questions, please do contact Jess.Heap@linklaters.com Further Information A band of PQE as advertised on a role does not intend to preclude applications from those candidates that may have more or less PQE. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to how long we would expect a qualified lawyer to have practised so as to have gained the necessary skills for the role as described. Equal Opportunities The firm operates as a meritocracy and, therefore, selection for recruitment is on merit, irrespective of race, colour, age, religion, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability. This assumes that the applicants are fit and able to undertake the job. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded in writing at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual's ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment, selection and dealing with the public are provided with training and guidance in administering equal opportunities. Qualification and
City	London
State	London
Practice Area	Investment Management
Source	Click Here To Apply Online
Firm Name	Linklaters
Country	United Kingdom