Legal Counsel, Group Legal
About Man Group Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here * As at 31 March 2026 Job Summary: The successful candidate will be a Legal Counsel within the Group Legal team. The team supports Man Group in executing its commercial and corporate strategy, protecting it against legal risk and promotes high standards of corporate governance and legal compliance. The role is based in London but involves working with colleagues internationally, in particular the US, Europe and Asia. This is a broad role which encompasses both advisory and transactional matters across every aspect of Man Group’s business, including advising on a wide range of commercial issues which may involve commercial contracts, employment, data protection, real estate, M&A and financial services regulation. Responsibilities: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as responding to day-to-day legal queries; Providing legal advice on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, escalating complex issues to senior team members as appropriate; Advising on the legal aspects of corporate projects, such as restructurings or acquisitions; Working alongside the data protection team on data protection matters, including assisting with compliance and advising on privacy-related issues; Supporting the corporate real estate team on matters related to Man Group’s office leases; Monitoring legal and regulatory developments relevant to Man Group, and assisting in the implementation of related changes; and Providing legal support to Man Group’s sales and marketing teams in relation to the distribution of Man Group’s investment products on a global ba...