Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to assist their Credit arm. This role requires 8/9 PQE from a prestigious law firm, focusing on sponsor-side leveraged finance. The ideal candidate should demonstrate proactive engagement, creativity in problem-solving, and have excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include collaborating on corporate projects, compliance coordination, and supporting fund initiatives in a dynamic investment environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8/9 PQE experience required.
• Experience in sponsor-side leveraged finance highly desirable.
• In-house experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment and business groups for negotiations.
• Coordinate compliance matters with the compliance team.
• Support various business groups including marketing and operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive thinking

Curiosity

Creative thinking

Education

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

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Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Client:

SSQ

Location:

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

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 related 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:

• 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 compliance matters, including Adviser’s Act, Investment Company Act, AIFMD, UK and EU regulations, trade clearance, regulatory filings, and designing 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.