Avantia Law

• Prepare open source screening reports including research, desktop review, background checks and risk analysis on corporate entities and individuals. • Conduct research, screening and performing in-depth checks on businesses and individuals against global databases. This includes (but not limited to) searching for sanctions hits & watchlists, PEP, adverse media and source of wealth. • Interpreting screening results, assess regulatory compliance, and identify potential risks and red flags. • Producing clear and concise risk summaries and scorecards, highlighting key findings and recommendations for further action. • Being the point of contact for client queries, managing their compliance processes end to end and to deadlines. • Working with other Avantia lawyers and analysts, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required.

Role Description Avantia Law specialises in providing cutting-edge legal compliance solutions. We aim to empower our clients by identifying potential risks early on, thereby enabling informed deal decision-making and efficient due diligence processes. We are seeking a Due Diligence Analyst to join our dynamic team. Joining Avantia's new ScreenFirst team, you will prepare open source screening reports including research, desktop review, background checks and risk analysis on corporate entities and individuals. If you have a strong propensity for research, critical thinking, curiosity and a willingness to "leave no stone unturned" when carrying out research, this role is for you! As our growth continues, there will be new and exciting opportunities to get involved and contribute to our continued evolution and success, including working with LegalTech. Joining our industry leading Investment Compliance practice, you will be responsible for: - Conducting research, screening and performing in-depth checks on businesses and individuals against global databases. This includes (but not limited to) searching for sanctions hits & watchlists, PEP, adverse media and source of wealth. - Interpreting screening results, assess regulatory compliance, and identify potential risks and red flags. - Producing clear and concise risk summaries and scorecards, highlighting key findings and recommendations for further action. - Being the point of contact for client queries, managing their compliance processes end to end and to deadlines. - Working with other Avantia lawyers and analysts, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required. Qualifications - 1+ years experience conducting desktop review and related research at a business risk provider or equivalent. - Bachelors degree at 2.1 or above. - Experience working with asset management, investment banking or other FS clients highly desirable. - Ability to analyse data and information to identify potential risks. - Strong commercial awareness with a solutions-first approach and strong attention to detail. - Happy working to strict turnaround times and deadlines. - Familiarity with screening tools (e.g. Dow Jones or World-Check) valuable (but not essential). - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and effectively. Benefits - 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays + 1 Day off for your birthday. - Remote first (anywhere in the UK) or choose to work from our lovely London Bridge office. - Private medical and dental insurance. - Annual subscription to your choice of Calm or Headspace. - Early finish Fridays in the summer. - Pension scheme (enhanced after 1 year service). - Enhanced family friendly policies after 1 year.

About the Company Avantia Law is leading the way in legal services innovation. Our team of talented lawyers, backed by AI, work with clients to deliver routine legal and compliance work fast and cost-efficiently. We have experienced exceptional growth and success since our inception in 2019.    Our clients are sophisticated, high-calibre investment funds and asset managers. They expect a premium service – and we deliver. We have a proven track record in this, often winning new clients through referrals.    We offer a culture of trust and flexibility to employees.    We have an office in London for those wishing to spend some portion of their working time with colleagues, but employees are equally welcome to work predominantly remotely. We have a truly diverse workforce, with members of staff coming from all corners of the world! Position Overview We are looking for a corporate lawyer to negotiate investment related NDAs/confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and other commercial contracts that our clients trust us with. Our lawyers are responsible for each stage of the document lifecycle, from reviewing & negotiating documents guided by client playbooks, through to document execution. You will be the direct day-to-day contact with the client, with an important role to play in nurturing your client relationships. Key Responsibilities ·       Contract Negotiation: Reviewing and negotiating high volumes of pre-M&A contracts, directly liaising with counterparties and adhering to agreed turnaround times. Updating client playbooks on an ongoing basis. ·       Client Management: As a trusted advisor, you’ll manage and strengthen your client relationships, ensuring they see you as their go-to expert in corporate law. ·       Team Collaboration: Working with other Avantia lawyers and paralegals, reviewing the work of more junior team members and assisting with training when required

Location: United Kingdom (Remote first or hybrid)  Avantia Law is the legal and compliance partner to many of the world’s leading asset managers and private equity firms. We combine extensive sector expertise with proprietary AI-powered workflows to help clients move faster, manage risk, and accelerate their deals. We’re now expanding our funds practice, and we’re looking for a lawyer ready to lead that growth. This is a leadership role from day one - a chance to define how a modern funds practice operates. You’ll shape strategy, guide delivery, and build a team that pairs exceptional legal judgment with innovative execution. The opportunity You’ll: - Lead and grow a practice with clear strategic backing from the firm. - Work directly with the firms decision-makers, allowing you to move quickly and drive meaningful change. - Collaborate with lawyers, technologists, and operations specialists across the firm. - Help build the infrastructure for a modern, global funds practice - powered by AI

• We’re looking for an experienced qualified Lawyer to join Avantia on a freelance/ consultancy basis to spearhead the negotiation of investment-related NDAs, Engagement Letters, joinder agreements and non-reliance letters. • You’ll manage every phase of the contract process - from initial review and negotiation, guided by client playbooks, all the way through to document execution. • Working closely with fellow global Avantia lawyers and paralegals, you'll dive into fast-paced, high-volume negotiations on pre-M&A contracts (mainly ELs and investment related NDAs), collaborating directly with counterparties while ensuring rapid turnaround times.

• Looking for an experienced Lawyer to join Avantia on a consultancy basis. • Spearhead the negotiation of investment-related NDAs, joiner agreements, engagement letters and non-reliance letters. • Manage every phase of the contract process—from initial review and negotiation to document execution. • Work closely with fellow Avantia lawyers and paralegals on fast-paced, high-volume negotiations on pre-M&A contracts.

Location: USA or Canada (Remote)  Avantia Law is the legal and compliance partner to many of the world’s leading asset managers and private equity firms. We combine extensive sector expertise with proprietary AI-powered workflows to help clients move faster, manage risk, and accelerate their deals. We’re now expanding our funds practice, and we’re looking for a lawyer ready to lead that growth. This is a leadership role from day one - a chance to define how a modern funds practice operates. You’ll shape strategy, guide delivery, and build a team that pairs exceptional legal judgment with innovative execution. The opportunity You’ll: - Lead and grow a practice with clear strategic backing from the firm. - Work directly with the firms decision-makers, allowing you to move quickly and drive meaningful change. - Collaborate with lawyers, technologists, and operations specialists across the firm. - Help build the infrastructure for a modern, global funds practice - powered by AI

Location: USA or Canada (Remote)  Avantia Law is the legal and compliance partner to many of the world’s leading asset managers and private equity firms. We combine extensive sector expertise with proprietary AI-powered workflows to help clients move faster, manage risk, and accelerate their deals. We’re now expanding our funds practice, and we’re looking for a lawyer ready to lead that growth. This is a leadership role from day one - a chance to define how a modern funds practice operates. You’ll shape strategy, guide delivery, and build a team that pairs exceptional legal judgment with innovative execution. The opportunity You’ll: - Lead and grow a practice with clear strategic backing from the firm. - Work directly with the firms decision-makers, allowing you to move quickly and drive meaningful change. - Collaborate with lawyers, technologists, and operations specialists across the firm. - Help build the infrastructure for a modern, global funds practice - powered by AI

OUR FIRM Avantia is the legal and compliance partner to many of the world’s leading asset managers and private equity firms. We combine specialist sector expertise with AI-powered workflows to help clients move faster, manage risk, and scale globally. From London to New York, we’re building a new model for legal and compliance delivery - one that blends the precision of expert lawyers with the efficiency and insight of technology. Our proprietary AI platform, Ava, underpins every service we deliver. It streamlines manual processes, surfaces institutional knowledge, and empowers our attorneys to negotiate from a position of strength, respond faster, and deliver consistently better outcomes. But technology alone isn’t what sets us apart - it’s how we use it. Avantia is built for people who see change as an opportunity. We’re a team of lawyers, technologists, and specialists who want to shape the future of our industry, not just adapt to it. We value clarity over caution, innovation over inertia, and collaboration over hierarchy.  We’re pragmatic, ambitious, and united by a shared belief that legal and compliance services can be delivered with greater impact and less friction. THE ROLE We’re looking for an experienced qualified Lawyer to join Avantia on a freelance/ consultancy basis to spearhead the negotiation of investment-related NDAs, Engagement Letters, joinder agreements and non-reliance letters. You’ll manage every phase of the contract process - from initial review and negotiation, guided by client playbooks, all the way through to document execution. Working closely with fellow global Avantia lawyers and paralegals, you'll dive into fast-paced, high-volume negotiations on pre-M&A contracts (mainly ELs and investment related NDAs), collaborating directly with counterparties while ensuring rapid turnaround times. This role is fully remote and allows you to practice law flexibly. Due to turnaround times agreed with our clients, we ask for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, spread across the week. However please note that as this is a freelance arrangement, we are unable to guarantee regular work. COMPETENCIES - Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. - Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines. - Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our clients value and expect us to provide crisp, concise, and straightforward advice. - Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.

OUR FIRM Avantia is the legal and compliance partner to many of the world’s leading asset managers and private equity firms. We combine specialist sector expertise with AI-powered workflows to help clients move faster, manage risk, and scale globally. From London to New York, we’re building a new model for legal and compliance delivery - one that blends the precision of expert lawyers with the efficiency and insight of technology. Our proprietary AI platform, Ava, underpins every service we deliver. It streamlines manual processes, surfaces institutional knowledge, and empowers our attorneys to negotiate from a position of strength, respond faster, and deliver consistently better outcomes. But technology alone isn’t what sets us apart - it’s how we use it. Avantia is built for people who see change as an opportunity. We’re a team of lawyers, technologists, and specialists who want to shape the future of our industry, not just adapt to it. We value clarity over caution, innovation over inertia, and collaboration over hierarchy.  We’re pragmatic, ambitious, and united by a shared belief that legal and compliance services can be delivered with greater impact and less friction. THE ROLE We’re looking for an experienced Lawyer to join Avantia on a consultancy basis to spearhead the negotiation of investment-related NDAs, joiner agreements, engagement letters and non-reliance letters. You’ll manage every phase of the contract process—from initial review and negotiation, guided by client playbooks, all the way through to document execution. Working closely with fellow Avantia lawyers and paralegals, you'll dive into fast-paced, high-volume negotiations on pre-M&A contracts (mainly investment related NDAs and ELs), collaborating directly with counterparties while ensuring rapid turnaround times. This role is fully remote and allows you to practice law flexibly. Due to turnaround times agreed with our clients, we ask for a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, spread across the week. COMPETENCIES - Comfortable with a fast-paced, changing and dynamic environment with the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. - Efficient. While we are committed to respecting work-life balance, we also expect staff to move quickly on matters while at work and manage and appropriately prioritise multiple tasks and competing demands and deadlines. - Committed to delivering a quality service to our clients with a strong work ethic to match. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our clients value and expect us to provide crisp, concise, and straightforward advice. - Strong grasp of relevant legal concepts combined with a commercial and pragmatic outlook. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES At Avantia, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, and we firmly believe in equal opportunities for all. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each individual brings to our team. We embrace diversity in all its forms. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their best work. Our hiring process is merit-based, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We encourage you to communicate any reasonable accommodations you may need during the recruitment process and future employment. Please let your Talent team contact know ahead of any interview, we will be happy to suggest or confidentially discuss reasonable adjustments.