Senior Legal Counsel – Product & Distribution (EMEA)
As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.Job DescriptionWe have an outstanding benefits package which includes: Company-provided healthcare A competitive annual leave allowance Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements Generous pension provisions Income protection Health and wellness benefits Volunteering days Enhanced parental leave Life insurance Your job:Are you a commercially minded lawyer looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, international asset management environment? Are you fluent in German or Italian?Join Invesco’s EMEA Product & Distribution Legal Team based in Henley-on-Thames or London and become part of a fast‑growing, innovative business where your expertise truly matters.As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll work as a trusted legal partner to the business, supporting Invesco’s products, services, and distribution activities across EMEA, with a particular focus on the UK. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Legal, Product, Distribution, and Regulatory teams globally, advising on complex, high‑value matters in a fast‑paced environment.Your responsibilities:Lead and oversee legal work relating to client agreements across EMEA, including investment management mandates and strategic partnership agreementsReview, draft, and negotiate sophisticated legal documentation with large and often international counterpartiesSupport EMEA Product teams and other Invesco functions on legal and regulatory mattersMonitor regulatory developments impacting products and distribution, and provide practical, business‑focused adviceAdvise on legal risks related to new strategies, products, and initiativesSupport regulatory matters, corporate initiatives, internal policies, and processesAct as a collaborative member of Invesco’s global Legal group, contributing to a strong, solutions‑oriented cultureWhat you can bring:Strong post‑qualification legal experience within asset management, financial services, or a leading law firmSolid understanding of MiFID investment services, regulated funds, and the broader financial services regulatory frameworkExperience advising asset management or investment businessesConfidence managing negotiations with sophisticated counterpartiesExposure to both common law and civil law systems (highly valued)Legal qualification in a common‑law jurisdiction, with eligibility to practice in the UKAdditional civil law qualification is a strong advantageExcellent English; business‑level German or Italian is a significant plusComfort ope...