Interim Alternative Funds Counsel
Location: Paris (preferred) or London
Start: ASAP (2–4 weeks)
Duration: Initial contract to September (with potential to extend)
An international financial services group is seeking an interim Legal Counsel to join its Group Corporate Finance & Investments Legal team. The role sits at group level and supports the investments function during a period of internal transition and parental leave.
The role
You will support a centralised investments team overseeing investments held by insurance entities across multiple jurisdictions. Working closely with internal investment professionals and external asset managers, the role covers a broad and practical range of matters, including:
- Alternative investments, predominantly via fund‑of‑funds structures across private equity, private debt, infrastructure and some real estate
- Ongoing coordination with third‑party asset managers and major banking partners at group level
- Review, oversight and escalation of investment documentation
- Involvement in derivatives transactions, primarily hedging activities (with ISDA documentation largely delegated and robust templates already in place)
This is a hands‑on, execution‑focused role, well suited to an interim Counsel who enjoys being close to the investment process.
The ideal profile
- Experience advising an institutional investor or asset manager (e.g. Insurance group, asset manager or in‑house investment platform, rather than private equity or hedge fund)
- Strong exposure to alternative funds is essential; derivatives experience is helpful but not required
- Comfortable operating in an operational, transactional environment with significant stakeholder interaction
- Open to working on derivatives‑related matters and developing further exposure in this area
- Mid‑ to senior‑level lawyer with no people management responsibilities
- English‑speaking role; French is helpful but not essential
Location & travel
- Paris is preferred, but candidates based elsewhere in Europe are welcome
- If not Paris‑based, travel to Paris is expected approximately every two weeks for 2–3 days
- Travel costs are not covered and should be reflected in the day rate
Additional information
- Fast‑moving recruitment process
- Strong internal legal support and well‑established documentation and processes