Global Investment Contracts Analyst & Negotiator

Referment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Referment is partnering with a global investment firm in London to hire a legal analyst and contract negotiator for its London legal and compliance team. The role supports investment transactions by reviewing and negotiating agreements, working with front-office and legal colleagues in London and collaborating with teams in the United States and Asia.

This analyst-level position welcomes candidates with strong relevant experience even without a formal legal qualification, offering exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; First Class Honours preferred.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in a top-tier global law firm or major investment bank.
• Direct experience supporting capital markets transactions or high-yield bond issuances.
• Interest in complex investment transactions and associated legal/commercial risks.
• Strong organisation, analysis, editing, proofreading and project management skills.
• Attention to detail; ability to handle sensitive work; track record of stability in prior roles.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal or contract reviewer preferred; analyst-level role; formal qualification not required.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate and maintain agreements connected with investment transactions (e.g., confidentiality agreements, engagement letters).
• Collaborate with legal, compliance and front-office teams on deal execution and related activities; support capital markets transactions and high-yield issuances.
• Coordinate with international colleagues across time zones and jurisdictions.
• Contribute to projects improving legal infrastructure around the investment process, including legal tech and AI workflow automation.
• Assist with regulatory and compliance matters, such as ISDA documentation and reporting related to European activities.

Skills

Contract review

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Referment is partnering with a global investment firm in London to hire a legal analyst and contract negotiator for its London legal and compliance team. The role supports investment transactions by reviewing and negotiating agreements, working with front-office and legal colleagues in London and collaborating with teams in the United States and Asia.

This analyst-level position welcomes candidates with strong relevant experience even without a formal legal qualification, offering exposure to