Legal Counsel

Overview

Legal Counsel – Join the Aviva Investors UK Funds Legal team to support regulated fund structures and the distribution of funds. While previous UK authorised fund experience is not essential, the role requires a willingness to learn, the ability to work on strategically important projects, and a rapid uptake of new concepts.

Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Head of Legal you will:

• Provide legal support and advice across Aviva Investors’ range of UK authorised funds (UCITS, NURS, LTAFs).
• Contribute to product development and management.
• Support global distribution efforts in the UK, Europe and the Americas.
• Advise from an AIFM perspective on unauthorised UK AIFs.
• Liaise with internal and external legal counsel, regulators and service providers.
• Support strategic and regulatory projects.
• Manage legal risk in fund documentation, third‑party agreements and regulatory compliance.
• Handle flexible working arrangements, including part‑time and job shares, to suit the role and business needs.

Skills and Experience

• English law qualified solicitor, with experience in an external law firm or in‑house legal function of an investment management business.
• Ability to contribute to major projects, negotiations and relationships with third parties and external advisers.
• Positive attitude, collaborative problem‑solving and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Strong initiative, efficient work habits and prioritisation of multiple tasks.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme – Aviva will contribute up to 14% of your pension contribution.
• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
• Family‑friendly parental and carer’s leave.
• Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.
• Up to 40% discount for Aviva products.
• Aviva‑funded private medical benefit.
• Flexible benefits including electric cars and the Aviva Matching Share Plan.
• Save As You Earn scheme and 21 volunteering hours per year.

Equality and Inclusion

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We are inclusive and welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We consider all forms of flexible working and support part‑time and job‑share arrangements.