Full-Time
Legal Counsel
Group Legal
Man Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Global hedge fund and investment manager
No salary listed
London, UK
In Person
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- Qualified solicitor admitted to practice in England & Wales
- Approximately 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience
- Excellent academic qualifications
- Some experience of drafting and negotiating contracts
- 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
- 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 basis
- The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the global Group Legal team, demonstrate a willingness to learn, and maintain clear and professional communication with stakeholders. The role requires the ability to manage workload efficiently and seek guidance from senior team members when faced with unfamiliar issues.
- Knowledge of alternative investment funds and their regulation
- Any time spent working in an in-house environment
- Should approach work proactively and be able to work independently within a collaborative team environment
- Should possess strong legal skills and be able to apply them using sound commercial judgment and approach legal issues with a practical, business-focussed mindset
- Effective interpersonal skills are fundamental
Man Group is a global investment management firm and the largest publicly traded hedge fund company. It manages money for clients by offering a wide range of investment strategies, including hedge funds, quant and discretionary approaches, across multiple asset classes, and uses technology to support decision-making and risk controls. Its product work involves allocating client capital to diverse funds and strategies managed by its investment teams. The company differentiates itself through its long history, scale, and breadth of offerings, built from a background in commodity trading and finance, plus strategic acquisitions like GLG Partners and Numeric and a move to pure investment management after demerging MF Global. Its goal is to be the leading provider of investment management services, delivering value to clients while maintaining a large, diversified platform across global markets.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1783
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 AUM hit $253.6 billion, with $7.1 billion first-half inflows.
- First-half 2026 core net management fee profit rose 40% to $186 million.
- Bardin Hill closed October 1, 2025, expanding private credit to nearly $40 billion.
What critics are saying
- A single client withdrew $6.1 billion from long-only systematic equity in Q1 2026.
- Performance fees depend on $290 million accrued by July 24, 2026, turning volatile quickly.
- If systematic outperformance fades, Man Group loses the flows machine and valuation premium.
What makes Man Group unique
- Man AHL, Man Numeric, and discretionary teams span systematic, long-only, and private credit.
- Anthropic partnership embeds AI across investing, reinforcing Man Group’s technology-first heritage.
- Abu Dhabi’s ADGM hub widens distribution, trading, and regional allocator access.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Long-Service Leave
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Gym Membership
Pet Insurance
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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Man Group today announces it has entered into an agreement to acquire to acquire Bardin Hill
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