Invesco seeks a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to advise across products, services, and distribution in EMEA, with a focus on the UK. You will support decisions by navigating complex legal and regulatory matters and collaborate with global legal, product, compliance and regulatory teams. The role includes leading and mentoring junior lawyers and negotiating strategic agreements with major counterparties. This is a high-impact position enabling active contribution to product initiatives and regulatory strategy within a global asset management business.
Pay / Benefits
Company-provided healthcare
Flexible/hybrid working options
Competitive annual leave
Generous pension provisions
Income protection
Life insurance
Responsibilities
Supervise junior legal staff, trainees, and external resources
Provide broad legal and regulatory advice on Invesco's products, services, and distribution in the EMEA
Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of client and partner agreements (e.g., investment management agreements, strategic partnerships) across the EMEA, especially the UK
Support EMEA product initiatives and other service delivery teams on legal matters
Monitor regulatory developments and advise stakeholders on impact to EMEA products and distribution of funds
Assist with regulatory inquiries, policy development, and contractual matters
Collaborate with global legal colleagues to deliver commercially focused legal support
Key requirements
Qualified lawyer in a common law jurisdiction with right to practice in the UK
Significant post-qualification experience in-house in asset management/financial services or within top law firm
Proven experience negotiating complex agreements with large institutional counterparties
Experience in international organizations is advantageous
Experience advising asset management businesses is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of MiFID investment services, including portfolio management and investment advisory
Knowledge of regulated investment funds and related regulatory framework
Understanding of financial services and asset management industry
Experience with legal documentation for investment management and distribution
Awareness of current regulatory developments affecting investment products and services across EMEA
Excellent written and verbal English; business-level German or Italian advantageous
Strong commercial judgement
Clear and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels
Skilled negotiator and consensus-builder
MiFID investment services knowledge
Regulated investment funds regulatory framework
Legal documentation for investment management and distribution
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