OPC Legal Counsel / Freelance (M/F)

Michael PageParisEURESpublished 09/16/2026
Machine translation — original language: French.Show original

Within the Legal Department and reporting directly to the Legal Manager, you will join a specialized team working on matters related to French and international investment funds.

Your main responsibilities include, in particular:

  • The preparation, review, and evolution of legal and regulatory documentation relating to investment funds (OPCVM, FIA, employee savings vehicles, and European structures);
  • Supporting projects involving the launch, restructuring, merger, transfer, or liquidation of funds;
  • Securing contractual relationships with the various partners of the management company: delegates, distributors, depositaries, financial service providers, and institutional clients;
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts related to financial management activities and investment services;
  • Monitoring the governance and legal obligations of certain investment structures;
  • Analyzing and interpreting regulatory developments impacting asset management activities;
  • Participating in compliance projects and cross-functional work involving the management, risk, compliance, and operations teams;
  • Contributing to the update of internal procedures and the dissemination of legal best practices within the teams.
  • Higher education in business law, financial law, or financial markets law;
  • At least 3 years of experience acquired within a management company, a financial institution, a law firm, or a depositary;
  • Solid mastery of the regulatory framework applicable to investment funds and collective management;
  • Knowledge of the employee savings environment is appreciated;
  • Professional level of English allowing for development in an international context.
  • You are recognized for your analytical skills, rigor, autonomy, and sense of priorities.

Freelance mission to be filled immediately;

Location: Paris;

Full-time;

High visibility with management teams and control functions;

Stimulating environment within a major player in financial services;

TJM according to experience and level of expertise.