Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with over 8 years of PQE to join their transatlantic team in Hemel Hempstead. The role involves structuring, negotiating investments, and supporting compliance efforts. Ideal candidates will possess a proactive mindset and extensive expertise in leveraged finance, complemented by strong communication skills. A competitive salary and opportunity to work within a dynamic environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8/9 PQE from a leading UK/US law firm.
• Expertise in sponsor side leveraged finance is essential.
• Experience in-house is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment and business groups in structuring and negotiating investments.
• Coordinate with compliance on regulatory matters.
• Assist in the review of marketing materials and investor communications.

Skills

Communication

Proactive thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

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Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE, hemel hempstead

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SSQ

Location:

hemel hempstead, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

I am pleased to partner exclusively with one of the leading global alternative investment firms to recruit a further 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 gained from a leading UK / US law firm and expertise in sponsor side leveraged finance. Time also spent in-house is highly desirable. It will suit a proactive, curious and creative thinker with excellent communication skills.

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

• Corporate projects related to the firm, including private and public transactions, operational matters, investor relations issues and new business initiatives.
• Assisting in the review of marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinating with the compliance team on transaction and investment funds-related compliance matters, including Adviser’s Act and Investment Company Act issues, AIFMD, UK and EU regulations, trade clearance, regulatory filings and designing and testing of compliance systems.
• Supporting various business groups, including investment, fund accounting, tax, marketing, operations etc.
• Coordinating with the fund formation team on new flagship fund launches.

For further information please email me at [emailprotected] or apply to this advert and be assured of complete confidentiality.