Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm seeks a Senior Legal Counsel with 8+ PQE for their Credit arm. This role involves negotiating investments, managing compliance, and working with cross-functional teams. Strong communication and proactive thinking are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8/9 PQE in law with expertise in sponsor-side leveraged finance.
• In-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment groups on structuring and negotiating investments.
• Coordinate compliance matters and support various business groups.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive thinking

Curiosity

Creative thinking

Education

8/9 PQE from a leading UK / US law firm

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SSQ

Location:

high wycombe, 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 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 spent in-house is highly desirable. The role suits 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. You will 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.
• Reviewing marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinating with the compliance team on transaction and investment fund-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 compliance systems.
• Supporting various business groups, including 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. Your application will be handled with complete confidentiality.