Transactional Lawyer - Mirova

Natixis; Paris; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading investment firm in Paris seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to support management teams in private asset funds. Successful candidates will have a degree in English and French law, at least 10 years of experience in transaction consulting, and strong skills in banking, finance, and project financing. This role allows for hybrid work and encourages career development and social commitment.

Prestations

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working environment

Commitment to social causes through corporate foundation

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in transaction consulting positions.
• Significant experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and/or emerging markets.
• Knowledge of OHADA countries is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Assist investment committees of the funds and provide legal advice.
• Provide legal support to transaction teams to ensure documentation is properly structured.
• Lead and support negotiation of transaction documents.
• Manage the transaction process including various external parties.
• Perform analysis of current loan and investment agreements.

Connaissances

Banking, finance and project financing

LMA documentation

Team spirit

Excellent communication skills

Formation

Degree in English and French law

Description du poste

Overview

You join the Mirova legal team as a Senior Legal Counsel (transactional lawyer) to work closely with colleagues from emerging markets. Your main mission will be to support Mirova’s management teams in the management of private asset funds, mainly in emerging countries (Asia, Africa, South America) as well as other activities of the legal service, including the development of an investment advisory activity. You will also assist management teams in the acquisition of companies within natural capital, energy transition, private equity, carbon funds, etc.

On a daily basis, You are responsible for

• Assisting the investment committees of the funds and providing legal advice;
• Providing legal support to the transaction teams to ensure that all financial documentation is negotiated, appropriately structured and documented in accordance with the parameters defined by the investment committee, company policies, legal documentation of funds and Mirova’s policies;
• Lead and support negotiation of transaction documents;
• Instruct and manage external advice, including local councils;
• Manage the transaction process, including various external parties;
• Perform a thorough analysis of the current loan and / or investment agreements, update the loan models, SPA and SHA, and perform research and other tasks as required.

As a Transactional Jurist

As a Transactional Jurist, you participate in the improvement of legal processes and documentation, as well as the support of investment teams on new product ideas and new sectors.

You work in an international environment, within a community of experts that places excellence, impact and collective action at the heart of everything it does.

#TransformaveFinance

This position is based in Paris with the opportunity to work from home.

As a top employer, we place our employees at the centre of our attention. Internal mobility, career development and training allow you to grow and flourish throughout your career.

You work in a hybrid, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

You also have the opportunity to commit yourself to society and causes that are close to your heart through our corporate foundation.

About the recruitment process

You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting with our business experts (manager, team member or line of business).

Required Skills / Qualifications / Experience

About you :

With a degree in English and French law, you have at least 10 years of experience in transaction consulting positions within a law firm or banking institution. Significant experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia and / or emerging markets would be highly valued. In addition, knowledge of OHADA countries would be an asset.

You are proficient :

• Banking, finance and project financing;
• The LMA documentation.

You have an excellent relationship, a very good listening ability, you are :

• Appreciated for your team spirit;
• Recognized for your excellent communication skills.

You master English with a C1 level.