Offer summary

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law on a US bar, 5+ years of post-qualification experience in Investment Compliance or Corporate M&A/PE, Experience with asset management or institutional investors, Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail..

Key responsibilities:

Manage Transaction and Investment Compliance for clients in the financial services industry

Advise clients on compliance risks related to live transactions and existing investments

Review deal structures and investigate corporate ownership to identify potential risks

Collaborate with a team of legal professionals and contribute to LegalTech initiatives.

Job description

THE ROLE

We are looking for a Lead Lawyer with a background in Investment Compliance or Corporate M&A/ PE 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 investment compliance or 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 SVP 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 business.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law on a US bar
Based in the US (you can work fully remotely from any state)
5+ years’ post qualification experience with a background in either Investment Compliance or Corporate M&A, PE, Finance, Transactional or Corporate Support law
Experience representing asset management, institutional investor or other FS clients
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.

Required profile