Counsel, Commercial Contracts
Motive
Director, Funds, LP Transfers
Avantia Law
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $300,000 - $375,000 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Contribute to the growth strategy across new products, geographies, and client segments.
- Support the development of high-performing delivery teams of lawyers and paralegals.
- Manage and deepen client relationships with some of the world’s largest asset managers.
- Partner with Sales, Technology, and Product to expand Avantia’s market leading position.
- Define and execute the growth strategy for the LP Transfers business, including new products, services, and markets.
- Expand into new regions and client segments, identifying commercial opportunities and competitive advantages.
- Ensure delivery of the P&L, with a focus on sustainable growth.
- Build senior level relationships with asset managers, investors, and intermediaries, positioning Avantia as the go-to partner for LP transfers.
- Drive business development efforts, supporting Sales with propositions, pitches, and market positioning.
- Contribute to thought leadership in LP transfers, representing Avantia at industry events and helping to build market presence.
- Support the growth and development of high-performing teams, including recruiting and developing lawyers and paralegals.
- Drive productivity and performance through clear metrics, accountability and engagement.
- Champion the Avantia values of building the future, championing excellence and empowering our people.
- Senior client relationship lead for all Funds clients, responsible for onboarding, growing and retaining client accounts.
- Ensure client services are delivered consistently and efficiently with strong client satisfaction.
- Contribute to operational effectiveness by working with the COO and CTO to enhance productivity, automation, and the use of our proprietary AI platform AVA.
- Collaborate with the Commercial team on pricing models, forecasts, and budgets, supporting efforts to strengthen commercial performance.
- Work closely with Sales and Marketing on client propositions, pitches, and market positioning.
- Partner with our Product and Technology teams to optimise delivery and design and launch new services.
- Work alongside executive leadership to support firm wide strategy, growth, and leadership priorities.
- As a director, you will collaborate with senior leadership to execute firm-wide strategy and foster strong alliances with key internal and external partners.
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer with substantial private investment funds experience (typically 8+ years) gained at a leading law firm or in-house.
- Experienced in developing and managing client relationships, supporting business development, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Strong commercial awareness with exposure to P&L management and financial performance.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in building, supporting, and growing teams.
- Entrepreneurial and ambitious, with a keen interest in evolving the delivery of legal services.
- Genuine enthusiasm for technology, AI, and innovation in professional services.
