Ratings Legal Attorney - Private Credit (London)

Kroll Bond Rating Agency; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global credit rating agency invites applications for a Ratings Legal Attorney role in London. This position plays a key part in private credit transactions, requiring a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in fund finance and outstanding analytical skills. Collaboration with rating analysts and involvement in detailed legal evaluations are essential to ensure the quality and accuracy of ratings.

Benefits

Pension plan

Educational and professional development assistance

Paid family and disability leave

Qualifications

• 4-8 years post-qualification experience in fund finance or structured finance.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing financing documents and assessing credit impact.
• Coordinating with rating analysts on legal issues.
• Participating in rating committees.

Skills

Research

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

Ratings Legal Attorney - Private Credit (London)

London, United Kingdom

Position Title: Ratings Legal Attorney - Private Credit (London)

Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: London, United Kingdom

Summary/Overview:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is a global credit rating agency with a mission to set new standards of excellence, integrity and transparency and to become the trusted alternative in credit ratings. The market leader in private credit, KBRA is now inviting applications from motivated, self-starting funds or securitization lawyers to join its growing European business and work on private credit transactions across Europe, the UK and the US. The position will be based in our London office.

About the Team :

Unique among rating agencies, the members of KBRA’s Ratings Legal team work alongside ratings analysts to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures. As integral members of the credit ratings groups they support, they contribute to research reports and methodology development and engage in investor outreach. Ultimately, the lawyers in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of KBRA’s ratings.

About the Job:

You will play an important role in the rating process, working across a wide range of fund investment and securitisation transactions and assessing and articulating the credit impact of deal structure, documentation and other legal considerations. Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing financing documents and relevant fund- and/or asset-level documents
• Identifying the potential credit impact of transaction structures and deal documents
• Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
• Participating in rating committees
• Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market-leading ratings and research reports

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years post-qualification experience in fund finance, fund formation and/or structured finance
• Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate effectively with others
• Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining standards
• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• Pension plan
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us:

Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.

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