Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Stoke-on-Trent. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in leveraged finance and will collaborate closely with investment and business teams to negotiate and structure key transactions. This role demands a proactive thinker with strong communication skills and offers the opportunity to work alongside a top-tier legal team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Structuring, negotiating, and facilitating investments.
• Assisting in the review of marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinating compliance matters related to transactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive thinking

Creative thinking

Education

Qualified Solicitor (8/9 PQE)

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE, Stoke-on-Trent

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SSQ

Location:

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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. 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. 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 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 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, and be assured of complete confidentiality.