Full-Time
Legal Counsel
Posted on 8/9/2025
Aztec Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Fund and corporate services for alternatives
No salary listed
Southampton, UK
In Person
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- Significant post-qualification experience in corporate, regulation, and/or alternative investment funds ideally in a commercial law firm or prior in-house experience (at least 6+ PQE)
- Ability to articulate clear advice, with a commercial focus
- Strong attention to detail and effective management of complex projects
- Highly organised, deadline focused and detail oriented
- Self-starter who can manage and take ownership of their workload
- Calm, confident and approachable with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable prioritising competing demands in a fast-paced environment
- Strong IT skills
- Provide legal expertise in the areas of financial services regulation, alternative investment funds, data protection and commercial contracts
- Represent the Aztec Group in negotiations with clients of the Group’s terms of business and advise on bespoke arrangements
- Review and negotiate NDAs, supplier contracts, licence agreements and commercial contracts
- Assist on regulatory matters including outsourcing
- Coordinate the allocation of work amongst the Legal Team Members
- Collaborate with internal business teams and Aztec Group functions such as Finance, Compliance and Risk
- Provide legal input into policies, procedures and internal guidance
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of evolving legislative, regulatory and industry strategies for the alternative investment funds industry
Aztec Group provides fund and corporate administration services for the alternative assets industry from hubs in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It partners with European alternative asset managers to administer a large fund portfolio (over 440 funds and more than EUR 370 billion under administration), enabling managers to focus on investment activity. The differentiators are a long-term partnership approach, deep multi-jurisdictional expertise, and strong client retention and industry awards. Its goal is to deliver dependable, high-quality administration and governance support that helps alternative asset managers run and grow their businesses within regulatory standards.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
St Albans, United Kingdom
Founded
2001
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Warburg Pincus minority investment accelerates U.S. expansion post-2024 standout performance.
- Sean Hagerty's Vanguard experience drives strategic growth in largest alternatives market.
- Fenergo partnership modernizes compliance for 450+ funds amid rising regulations.
What critics are saying
- Warburg Pincus prioritizes its $83bn AUM funds, sidelining other clients immediately.
- Fenergo technology misses 2026 AIFMD II deadlines, incurring €10M+ fines on 450 funds.
- State Street captures 20% of €760B AUA from Aztec's U.S. private credit targets.
What makes Aztec Group unique
- Aztec Group administers €760 billion across 450+ alternative funds in Guernsey, Jersey, Luxembourg.
- Owner-managed model ensures long-term partnerships with leading European alternative asset managers.
- Cross-jurisdictional expertise spans private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure.
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Company News
With growing expansion in the U.S. and a market leading presence in Europe, Aztec Group appoints new Chair to continue long-term growth journey. NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aztec Group ('Aztec' or the 'Group'), a leading international fund and corporate services provider to the alternative investments industry, has announced the appointment of former Vanguard Executive, Sean Hagerty, as their new Chair.With a strong background in leadership and strategic planning, Sean has a proven track record of guiding organizations to success in the U.S and European markets. He brings a wealth of financial industry experience, and a diverse skill set to the role, ensuring that Aztec Group will continue on its long-term growth journey
Aztec Group has formed a strategic partnership with Warburg Pincus, which has become a minority shareholder and key client. This partnership, following regulatory approvals, aims to support Aztec's expansion into high-growth markets, especially the U.S., where they had a standout year in 2024. Aztec Group administers over $600 billion in assets across 450 funds and 4,500 entities.
LONDON, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aztec Group ("Aztec" or the "Group"), a leading international fund and corporate services provider, has today announced it has welcomed Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, as a strategic partner, which will see Warburg Pincus become a minority shareholder and key client of the Group.Kathryn Purves - Chief Executive Officer, Aztec Group. (PRNewsfoto/Aztec Group)This agreement, which is subject to the relevant regulatory approvals, will support Aztec's long-term ambitions and the expansion of its client services as it moves beyond its strong position in Europe to become a global player in the high-growth U.S. market and beyond.With over $83bn in assets under management (AUM), Warburg Pincus intends to actively use Aztec as the preferred partner for certain fund administration services on an ongoing basis across its global footprint. The investment is a significant endorsement of Aztec's current strategy and future prospects.Having Warburg Pincus on board supports and accelerates Aztec's build out of capacity and capability in the U.S. in particular, ensuring the Group is even better placed to serve its clients
Aztec Group, which specialises in alternative asset classes and administers more than 450 funds and 4,500 entities, selected Fenergo because of a shared vision to drive technology innovation to optimise customer and investor experiences, while ensuring compliance with an ever-growing number of domestic and global regulations.