Greenhill European Legal Director

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a European Legal Director to oversee all legal matters in their European offices. This role involves negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing legal support to various teams. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with a strong background in corporate finance and M&A, along with excellent organizational and communication skills. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth, making a significant impact on the firm's operations across Europe.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Pension Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with corporate finance experience and excellent academic record.
• Experience in public and private M&A with knowledge of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate legal documentation across Europe and globally.
• Manage supplier onboarding and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide legal support to HR and operational teams as needed.

Skills

Corporate Finance Experience

Public and Private M&A

Regulatory Compliance

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Language Skills (German, French, Spanish)

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Excellent Academic Record

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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Greenhill European Legal Director, Harrow

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Location: Harrow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 21f671265c8e

Job Views: 11

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description

Role Overview:

The European Legal Director is the principal point of contact for all day-to-day European legal matters in Greenhill’s European offices. Reporting directly to the General Counsel for Europe, this role will be based in our xx office.

Discretionary annual bonus and attractive benefits package including pension plan and private medical insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating all legal documentation including business side (e.g., engagement letters, NDAs) across Europe, and globally as required.
• Managing and overseeing the Firm’s European supplier onboarding according to relevant compliance and regulatory requirements, including supplier due diligence to ensure compliance with GDPR, UK Modern Slavery Act, and anti-money laundering legislation.
• Reviewing supplier contracts and contractual wording to ensure compliance with GDPR.
• Supporting the banking team in UK sponsor and UK Code transactions, and other similar transactions in Europe.
• Providing company secretarial support for all European entities and Cayman, maintaining company books, registers, and filings.
• Ensuring compliance with all corporate filings, monitoring legal developments, and implementing new policies and procedures.
• Reviewing and updating firm manuals, procedures, and policies.
• Coordinating with global legal and operations teams based in New York.
• Developing and delivering training programmes on European legal and regulatory obligations.
• Handling interactions with regulatory agencies, including audits and inquiries.
• Preparing management reports and working on significant corporate initiatives and projects.
• Providing legal support to HR and operational teams as needed.
• Participating in senior management committees as required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Excellent academic record and qualified lawyer with corporate finance experience.
• Transactional experience in public and private M&A, with knowledge of relevant regulations such as Listing Rules, Prospectus Rules, etc.
• Language skills in German, French, or Spanish are helpful but not essential.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and maintain confidentiality.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.

Greenhill: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity of thought and aim to recruit candidates based on capabilities and cultural fit, fostering a collaborative environment across borders.

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Greenhill & Co., Inc., part of Mizuho Americas, provides financial advice on mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financings, and capital raising globally from offices in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.