Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent alternative investment firm seeks a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in leveraged finance and a proactive mindset. You will work within a transatlantic legal team, advising on corporate projects and ensuring compliance with UK and EU regulations. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of 8/9 PQE from a top law firm and showcase excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8/9 PQE from a leading UK/US law firm.
• Expertise in sponsor-side leveraged finance.
• In-house experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with investment groups on structuring and negotiating investments.
• Coordinate with compliance on regulatory matters.
• Support various business groups with legal needs.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Creative Thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor (8/9 PQE)

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Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE, Oxford District

Client: SSQ

Location: Oxford District, 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

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 candidate should be proactive, curious, and a 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.
• Assisting in reviewing 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/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 for complete confidentiality.