Legal Counsel

Fasanara Capital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus scheme

Bupa health & dental

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced pension

Generous annual leave

Enhanced parental leave

Team events and social activities

Regular team events

Friday drinks

Team lunches/dinners

Job summary

A global asset management firm in Greater London is seeking a legal professional with 1–3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to provide expert support in structured finance transactions. The candidate will be responsible for drafting and executing deals, overseeing transactions, and collaborating with business teams. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of structured finance, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. The role offers a competitive bonus scheme and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience working as a lawyer in a finance-related field.

Responsibilities

• Structuring, drafting and executing structured finance deals.
• Serving as the main legal point of contact during execution.
• Overseeing each transaction from start to finish.
• Providing day-to-day legal support across different teams.
• Providing corporate assistance in structuring investment vehicles.

Skills

Knowledge of structured finance

Drafting complex documents

Clear communication skills

Proactive and collaborative mindset

UK regulatory awareness

Education

UK Solicitors qualification

Job description

Founded in 2011, Fasanara is a global asset manager and technology platform. We manage c. USD 5 billion AUM (as of June 2025) in Fintech strategies on behalf of pension funds and insurance companies in Europe and North America, and a mandate from the European Investment Fund (EIF). We are a pioneer investor in Fintech Lending, enabling Real Economy Impact.

Our Culture

We are strong believers in meritocracy, and we reward people based on impact and excellence. There is no bureaucracy of large organisations; the environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and built on trust. We set ambitious goals, work hard, stress teamwork, and adhere to the highest level of excellence in everything we do. We are only as good as our team, so we are building the firm around exceptional talent.

Position Overview

This fast‑paced role focuses on providing expert legal support in structured finance transactions, including securitisation, asset‑backed lending, trade finance and fintech lending, as well as crypto and venture capital investments. The candidate will lead transactional execution, support the life cycle of each transaction, and contribute to the advancement of the firm’s business objectives in close cooperation with business teams and external stakeholders. This role is ideal for candidates with 1–3 years of PQE in a reputable law firm or financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Structuring, drafting and executing structured finance deals, including securitisation, asset‑backed lending, trade finance and fintech lending, as well as crypto and venture capital investments.
• Serving as the main legal point of contact during execution, liaising with business teams and external advisors, and overseeing legal aspects of each transaction’s lifecycle.
• Overseeing each transaction from start to finish, ensuring it stays on track and checking in regularly on progress and compliance.
• Providing day‑to‑day legal support across different teams, helping them understand the legal angles and supporting their broader goals.
• Providing corporate assistance in structuring, managing and maintaining investment vehicles in various jurisdictions.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience working as a lawyer in a finance‑related field.

What excites us in a candidate

• Knowledge of structured finance, especially around securitisation and asset‑backed lending, and investment structures (namely AIFs).
• Good understanding of financial principles and the economics behind structured finance, crypto and venture capital investments.
• Hands‑on experience working in the UK is valued.
• Skilled in drafting complex documents, with the ability to handle multiple projects at once.
• Clear communicator who can explain legal issues in plain language to non‑lawyers.
• Proactive, with a drive to keep up to date on industry trends and legal developments.
• Collaborative, able to work with internal teams and communicate with external parties smoothly.
• Business‑minded, with an interest in fostering relationships both within the firm and with key external partners.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus scheme.
• Bupa health & dental, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced pension, and generous annual leave.
• Enhanced parental leave, special leave allowances, and charity giving options.
• Regular team events, legendary summer & Christmas parties, knowledge sharing sessions, and quarterly town halls.
• Team lunches, dinners, Friday drinks, team sport activities.