Senior Legal Counsel

Robert Walters UK; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an experienced finance lawyer to join a dynamic international business in the renewables sector. This role as Senior Legal Counsel involves working collaboratively within deal teams to structure and negotiate finance facilities, ensuring compliance, and managing external counsel. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of four years of experience in project finance, whether in-house or in private practice. Join a supportive and inclusive team that values collective goals and offers accelerated career progression in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Accelerated Career Progression

Expert Training

Dynamic Culture

Qualifications

• At least four years of post-qualification experience in finance law.
• Experience in project finance and managing external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structuring and negotiating new finance facilities.
• Manage compliance with existing facility terms and collaborate with teams.

Skills

Project Finance

Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced finance lawyer to join an international business in the renewables space.

Our client is ideally looking for candidates with experience of project finance amongst a wider practice. Due to the seniority of the role, it would suit someone with at least four years of post-qualification experience.

The team are extremely supportive, collaborative and inclusive - this will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team and working towards collective goals.

Your role as Senior Legal Counsel will include the following:

• Assisting with structuring and negotiating new facilities (corporate, project finance and LCs) and ancillary documents (security documents, guarantees, direct agreements, intercreditor agreements)
• Communicating within deal teams and managing external counsel
• Assisting with management of existing facilities to ensure compliance with terms

We're looking for someone who has at least four years of experience, either in-house or private practice and ideally feels confident in supporting on project finance.

Job Details:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Banking & Finance

Salary: £100,000 - £130,000 per annum + bonus and benefits

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Job Reference: W6OQB5-E47AD36B

Date posted: 7 February 2025

Consultant: Victoria Pomfret

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