Location: London (Remote first or hybrid)
Avantia Law is a technology enabled law firm transforming asset management legal services. Already serving 25% of the world’s largest funds across the Americas and Europe, we deliver managed solutions for LP transfers, AML/KYC compliance and Legal Contracts. Our model combines senior funds lawyers with proprietary AI-driven technology, providing global asset managers with faster, smarter, and more scalable legal services.
We are seeking a Managing Director or Partner to join our growing Funds (LP Transfers) service line. This role offers strategic commercial leadership at the Managing director level, responsible for setting direction, driving growth, cultivating client relationships, and overseeing performance of the business. You will:
- 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.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious funds lawyer or partner level professional to step beyond traditional practice into business leadership, Leading the service line with full P&L accountability in a fast scaling, innovative firm.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Strategy & Growth
- 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.
Business Development & Market Leadership
- 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
Team Leadership & Development
- 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.
Delivery & Client Outcomes
- 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
Collaboration & Firm Wide Leadership
- 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.
Reporting Lines
As a Managing Director/Partner you will collaborate with senior leadership to execute firm-wide strategy and foster strong alliances with key internal and external partners, including:
- The VP of Sales from a Sales and Client Relationship perspective
- The CTO for delivery tech and product development
- Central product strategy and development team members, including the CEO
- Your direct reports will include all the lawyers who lead delivery together with a dedicated team of experience paralegals and consultants. You will report to the COO.
Key Measures
Financial Performance
- Revenue growth, recurring revenues, and product/Service Line profitability (Gross Margin).
Growth
- New products launched, new regions entered, new clients acquired.
Business Development
- Increased Average Client Value, successful cross sell and up sell activity, referenceable clients
- Number of new clients onboarded and converted.
Operational Excellence
- Service delivery within SLAs, reduced Time-to-Revenue, team scaling targets achieved.
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.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Comprehensive Private Healthcare and lots of lifestyle perks with Vitality (medical history disregarded)
- Early finish Fridays in the summer
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year service
- Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year service
- Option to work from abroad for a max of 1 month per year (subject to policy & approval)
AVANTIA LAW - CORE VALUES
We empower our people
We trust our people to excel by giving them a voice, the freedom to grow, and the support they need to succeed. Together, we hold ourselves accountable and create meaningful impact—for our clients, our team, and our industry.
We champion excellence
Our values are at the heart of every decision we make. We stand by our commitments, consistently delivering exceptional results and building trust through every action. Excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s how we operate.
We are building the future
We’re redefining the legal landscape. Through innovation, challenging conventions and listening to our clients, we’re forging a new path and shaping the next generation of law.
AVANTIA LAW - CORE VALUES
We empower our people
We trust our people to excel by giving them a voice, the freedom to grow, and the support they need to succeed. Together, we hold ourselves accountable and create meaningful impact—for our clients, our team, and our industry.
We champion excellence
Our values are at the heart of every decision we make. We stand by our commitments, consistently delivering exceptional results and building trust through every action. Excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s how we operate.
We are building the future
We’re redefining the legal landscape. Through innovation, challenging conventions and listening to our clients, we’re forging a new path and shaping the next generation of law.
