Manager, Distribution Strategy & Advisory

We are seeking an experienced legal professional, ideally with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience, who is looking to broaden their career beyond traditional legal practice and apply their expertise in a commercial, business-facing environment. Reporting to the Head of Recruitment & Distribution Strategy, this role supports key initiatives across recruitment transformation, distribution governance, compensation frameworks, distribution agreements, and business growth initiatives.

As Manager, Distribution Strategy & Advisory, you will partner closely with Distribution, Legal, Compliance, and Operations teams to help navigate regulatory requirements, strengthen governance practices, and support the successful execution of strategic projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop broader business and strategic advisory capabilities while contributing to initiatives that impact a salesforce

Distribution Governance & Regulatory Enablement

• Provide practical guidance on regulatory requirements impacting recruitment, distribution compensation, and salesforce management.

• Support the implementation of governance practices to ensure recruitment and distribution activities remain aligned with regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and internal standards.

• Translate regulatory developments into practical business recommendations, operating procedures, and implementation plans.

• Support Fit & Proper assessments, compliance reviews, exception management, and governance-related matters.

• Contribute to the enhancement of compliance frameworks, documentation standards, audit readiness, and operational processes.

Strategic Advisory & Distribution Frameworks

• Provide legal, regulatory, and governance support relating to recruitment, distribution agreements, and strategic business initiatives.

• Assess commercial, regulatory, and operational risks associated with recruitment programs, compensation frameworks, partnership arrangements, and distribution strategies.

• Support the drafting, review, implementation, and maintenance of distribution agreements and partnership arrangements.

• Assist in the development and enhancement of governance frameworks that support sustainable business growth.

• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Operations, and business stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and execution.

Strategic Projects & Business Transformation

• Support the design, implementation, and rollout of strategic initiatives relating to recruitment transformation, compensation changes, strategic partnerships, and business growth initiatives.

• Assess legal, regulatory, and governance implications of new initiatives and recommend practical solutions to support implementation.

• Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to deliver projects from planning through execution.

• Support business case development, governance approvals, and stakeholder engagement activities.

• Provide governance and regulatory input to support the successful delivery of key business priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer with approximately 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

• Experience in legal, regulatory, governance, compliance, corporate, or commercial advisory work.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal drafting capabilities.

• Ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business recommendations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

When you join our team:

• We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We'll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we'll support you in shaping the future you want to see.