Transactional Senior Lawyer (Regulatory experience) - Remote
OUR FIRM
Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost-efficiently.
We have experienced exceptional growth and success since our inception in 2019.
Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service – and we deliver. We have a proven track record in this, often winning new clients through referrals.
We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees.
We have an office in London for those wishing to spend some portion of their working time with colleagues, but employees are equally welcome to work predominantly remotely. We have a truly diverse workforce, with members of staff coming from all corners of the world!
THE ROLE
We are looking for a Senior Lawyer with a client-facing background in Regulatory / Compliance to manage Transaction and Investment Compliance for the world’s leading asset managers.
Our clients are institutional investors and asset managers operating across the main strategies including private equity, infrastructure, credit and real estate. You will be the direct day-to-day contact for clients (both deal teams and legal) advising on compliance risk in connection with their live transactions and existing investments.
The role requires a familiarity with corporate and private equity deal structures and the ability to quickly assess key risk factors for our clients’ transactions.
We are are looking for outside-the-box thinking deal lawyers who know how to manage clients in the fast-paced financial services industry - no prior compliance experience is required.
You will work closely with our Head of Investment Compliance and a international team of ex-Big Law lawyers and talented paralegals & analysts, reviewing deal structures and investigating corporate ownership and funds flow to identify red flags including AML, sanctions and reputational risk.
This is so much more than a compliance role and would suit a lawyer keen to take on a leadership position in the future with high levels of client contact and team management. Investment compliance is a one of the highest-growth areas across the financial services industry and Avantia is rapidly establishing itself as the most trusted provider in this space, advising the key players in asset management on their deals. As Avantia’s growth continues, there are always new and exciting opportunities contribute to our continued evolution and success including getting involved in LegalTech and developing new service lines.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the UK or Europe (we will consider candidates licensed in other similar jurisdictions)
- Has right to work in the United Kingdom without requiring visa sponsorship
- 4+ years’ post qualification experience with a background in Regulatory/ Investment Compliance
- Experience representing asset management, institutional investor or other FS clients (private practice or inhouse)
- Strong commercial awareness with a solutions-first approach and strong attention to detail.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 Day off for your birthday
- Remote first (anywhere in the UK) or choose to work from our lovely London Bridge office whenever you wish.
- Private healthcare or the option to use the budget to be reimbursed for other wellness activities of your choice
- Annual subscription to your choice of Calm or Headspace
- Early finish Fridays in the summer
- Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year service)
- Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year
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