Senior Counsel, Equity Funds & Investments

EBRD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EBRD's Office of the General Counsel is seeking a Counsel in the Equity Unit, based in London. The role focuses on representing EBRD's equity and equity fund transactions across its regions, drafting and negotiating documents, and coordinating with external law firms.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, at least five years of international experience, strong English drafting skills, and proven negotiation and project management abilities to support EBRD's investment activities.

Qualifications

• A law degree.
• At least five years of experience in international law firms, the in‑house legal department of a commercial/investment bank, or international organisation (including EBRD).
• Professional experience as a lawyer working on private equity funds investing in EBRD’s countries of operations.
• Experience in one or more of EBRD’s countries of operations would be an asset.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Have principal responsibility for a number of EBRD's equity and equity fund transactions across the operating region.
• Contribute to knowledge management within OGC; and
• Help carry out EBRD's policy mandate in its equity operations, ensuring compliance with policy requirements.

Skills

English proficiency

Negotiation

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

EBRD's Office of the General Counsel is seeking a Counsel in the Equity Unit, based in London. The role focuses on representing EBRD's equity and equity fund transactions across its regions, drafting and negotiating documents, and coordinating with external law firms.

The ideal candidate has a law degree, at least five years of international experience, strong English drafting skills, and proven negotiation and project management abilities to support EBRD's investment activities.