Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with over 8 years of PQE to join their Credit arm in Chesterfield. The role involves working with investment and business teams on structuring and negotiating investments, focusing on compliance and asset management. Ideal candidates will have expertise in leveraged finance and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ PQE in a legal role.
• Experience in sponsor-side leveraged finance.
• In-house experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handling corporate projects related to private and public transactions.
• Coordinating compliance matters across various regulations.
• Supporting business groups in asset management considerations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive attitude

Creative thinking

Education

8+ PQE from a leading UK / US law firm

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Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE, Chesterfield

Client:

SSQ

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

I am pleased to partner exclusively with one of the leading global alternative investment firms to recruit a senior lawyer into their Credit arm.

Their multi-investment strategies include private and public investment grade, high yield, infrastructure debt, sustainable resources, direct lending, CLOs, and opportunistic credit.

The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 8/9 PQE from a leading UK / US law firm and expertise in sponsor-side leveraged finance. Experience in-house is highly desirable. The candidate should be proactive, curious, and a creative thinker with excellent communication skills.

Joining this first-class transatlantic legal team, you will partner with investment and business groups in structuring, negotiating, and facilitating new investments and asset management considerations, mainly in the UK, EU, and EMEA. You will work with the capital formation team on asset-backed financing and liquidity facilities for their funds. Primary responsibilities include:

• Handling corporate projects related to the firm, including private and public transactions, operational matters, investor relations, and new business initiatives.
• Reviewing marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinating with the compliance team on transaction and fund-related compliance matters, including Adviser’s Act, Investment Company Act, AIFMD, UK and EU regulations, trade clearance, regulatory filings, and compliance system testing.
• Supporting various business groups such as investment, fund accounting, tax, marketing, and operations.
• Coordinating with the fund formation team on new flagship fund launches.

For further information, please email me at [emailprotected] or apply to this advert for complete confidentiality.