Maud Dowding

Director | In-house Legal

London, UK

Maud recruits city lawyers at all levels up to general counsel within the financial services and banking sector. Her clients include banks, asset managers, hedge funds, private equity firms, insurance, reinsurers, brokers, payment companies, professional services firms, fintechs, clearing houses, exchanges, and trading platforms. Maud trained and qualified at Ashurst and worked as a corporate pension lawyer before joining the world of in-house legal recruitment in 2010.

  • Banking (in-house)

Employment Legal Counsel, 5+

This mid-cap US bank is looking to appoint an employment legal counsel to its EMEA Legal Team in London. In this role you will advise on a broad range of employment and Employee Relations (ER) work including advising on day-to-day employment issues such as disciplinary processes, performance management, grievance processes and preventative management as well […]
  • Salary Up to £140000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago
  • Banking (in-house)

Trade Finance Legal Counsel, 4+

This corporate bank is looking to appoint a trade finance lawyer to its EMEA Legal team in London. In this role you will join a collegiate team and advise on a broad range of work including: Provide legal advice on corporate lending matters including syndicated and bilateral loans, security and guarantees and sustainable finance. Provide […]
  • Salary Up to £120000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 5 days ago
  • Asset management
  • Banking (in-house)
  • Financial services (in-house)

Asset Servicing, Legal Counsel, 3+

This leader in wealth management is looking to appoint an experienced Asset Servicing/Custody lawyer with at least 3 years’ PQE to its EMEA Legal team in London. In this role you will advise on a broad range of advisory and transactional work with a strong focus on asset servicing, custody, depositary services and alternative investment […]
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago
  • Asset management

Head of Legal, Real Estate Funds, 5+

This Real Estate Investment firm is looking to appoint a Head of Legal and Compliance in London. Reporting into the CEO, you will lead on all legal and compliance related work from structuring institutional funds to distribution as well as all general In-house work. You will have trained and qualified at a top City law […]
  • Salary £125000 – £140000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago
  • Asset management

Employment Legal Counsel, 2+

Our client is a leading wealth manager looking to appoint an experienced employment legal counsel to its EMEA Legal & Compliance team in London. In this role you will advise on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law work in the EMEA region. Work will include employee relations such as grievances, performance management, disciplinaries, […]
  • Salary £120000 – £150000 per annum
  • Posted Posted 1 month ago

Maud’s testimonials

Derivatives Associate | Magic circle law firm

“I highly recommend Maud as a headhunter.  She is exceptionally professional, offering insightful and personalised guidance throughout the entire job search journey. Her meticulous approach ensures every detail is attended to and she supports you every step of the way.  She is an invaluable help to any career transition.”  

Talent Acquisition | VP EMEA | Leading wealth manager

“Maud Dowding has proved herself to be an invaluable and genuine recruitment  partner to us. Over the years she has built up strong relationships with us and we value her insight and knowledge of the legal market place. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.”

Head of Legal | Mid cap private equity fund

“Thank you so much all of your help and support with this too! […] will be a great addition to our team and it has been really great working with you on this. You are excellent at what you do.”

General Counsel | Private equity and credit fund

“Maud has been great to work with; she is responsive, thoughtful and has great market knowledge. Best of all, she really takes the time to understand us as a client and the needs of the role, and consistently delivers candidates who meet our requirements and culture.”

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