Lead and oversee legal work relating to client agreements across EMEA, including investment management mandates and strategic partnership agreements
Review, draft, and negotiate sophisticated legal documentation with large and often international counterparties
Support EMEA Product teams and other Invesco functions on legal and regulatory matters
Monitor regulatory developments impacting products and distribution, and provide practical, business‑focused advice
Advise on legal risks related to new strategies, products, and initiatives
Support regulatory matters, corporate initiatives, internal policies, and processes
Act as a collaborative member of Invesco’s global Legal group, contributing to a strong, solutions‑oriented culture

Strong post‑qualification legal experience within asset management, financial services, or a leading law firm
Solid understanding of MiFID investment services, regulated funds, and the broader financial services regulatory framework
Experience advising asset management or investment businesses
Confidence managing negotiations with sophisticated counterparties
Exposure to both common law and civil law systems (highly valued)
Legal qualification in a common‑law jurisdiction, with eligibility to practice in the UK
Additional civil law qualification is a strong advantage
Excellent English; business‑level German or Italian is a significant plus
Comfort operating in a multicultural, international environment

Senior Legal Counsel – Product & Distribution, EMEA

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