Legal Counsel - Capital Markets - Growing Fintech

Hydrogen Group; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth fintech is seeking an experienced capital markets lawyer to join their legal team in London. The role involves supporting legal aspects of fund-related transactions and advising on funding solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in securitisation and a commercial approach to complex transactions. This opportunity offers exposure to a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 2+ years PQE at a leading firm or in-house.
• Experience in securitisation is essential.
• Commercial and pragmatic mindset for complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Support legal aspects of various fund-related transactions.
• Advise on funding solutions to aid company's growth.
• Work closely with business for legal compliance.

Skills

Qualified lawyer 2+ years' PQE

Strong experience in securitisation

Commercial and pragmatic approach

Experience with fund structures or hedging

Job description

Our client, a high-growth fintech, is looking to hire a capital markets lawyer to join their established legal team in a unique role sitting with the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the legal aspects of a wide variety transactions in relation to fund activity, including securitisations, fund structuring and structured finance transactions. You will work closely with the business and be a 'go to' lawyer advising on this organisation's funding solutions that support the company's growing presence in the UK and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer with securitisation/structured finance experience to move in-house into a fast-paced and collaborative fintech environment in a role which truly offers commercial exposure. You will be working on complex financing arrangements and help shape the legal infrastructure of this part of the business at an exciting stage of growth.

Skills required

• Qualified lawyer 2+ years' PQE gained in a leading firm or in-house legal team.
• Strong experience in securitisation is essential for the role. Structured finance and derivatives exposure is advantageous.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to advising on complex transactions.
• Experience working on fund structures or hedging is desirable, but not essential.

For a confidential discussion to find out more about the role, please apply or contact Stephanie Bruckl at [e-mail]

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