The Company is seeking a General Counsel to take on a senior leadership role with a focus on legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance across its funds, investments, and operations. The successful candidate will be the most senior legal voice, responsible for setting and executing legal and regulatory strategy, leading the Legal & Compliance team, and ensuring the organization remains transparent, well-governed, and fully compliant. This role demands a strategic partner who can work closely with the CEO and leadership team, and who is adept at team leadership, commercial judgment, and managing investment and exit transactions. The General Counsel will also be involved in fund formation, structuring, and governance, and must have a solid understanding of corporate structure, GRC, and AI and tech adoption in the legal and compliance space. Applicants for the General Counsel position at the company should have a law degree and at least 10 years of legal practice, with a background in corporate, funds management, or financial services law. Experience in a regulated financial services setting is essential, and exposure to fund-related issues and tax matters is highly valued. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a people leader, be an excellent communicator, and have the ability to find practical solutions to legal risks. The role requires a hands-on approach, the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, and a commitment to staying ahead of regulatory changes. The company is particularly interested in candidates who are proactive in adopting AI and tech solutions to enhance legal and compliance processes.

Hiring Company

Blackbird