Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

SSQ; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SSQ is seeking a senior lawyer to join their Credit arm, partnering with investment teams on high-stakes transactions in the UK and globally. This pivotal role in a leading alternative investment firm requires proven experience in leveraged finance and strong compliance knowledge. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, show a proactive mindset, and have 8/9 PQE from prestigious law firms. Competitive remuneration is offered in line with market standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 8/9 years of experience from a leading UK/US law firm.
• Expertise in sponsor side leveraged finance.
• In-house experience highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment and business groups on structuring and negotiating new investments.
• Review marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinate with compliance on regulatory matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive thinking

Curiosity

Education

8/9 PQE

Job description

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MD, In-House Legal Search at SSQ - Building legal teams in-house

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 [e-mail] or apply to this advert and be assured of complete confidentiality.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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