Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE

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

Job summary

A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with over 8 years of PQE. The role involves partnering with investment groups on structuring and negotiating new investments, handling regulatory compliance, and assisting in corporate projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, creativity, and a proactive approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in-house is highly desirable.
• Expertise in sponsor-side leveraged finance.

Responsibilities

• Corporate projects related to private and public transactions.
• Reviewing marketing materials and investor communications.
• Coordinating with the compliance team on regulatory matters.
• Supporting various business groups like investment and operations.
• Coordinating on new flagship fund launches.

Skills

Communication

Proactive

Creative Thinking

Education

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

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Senior Legal Counsel 8+PQE, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Client:

SSQ

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 at least 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 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, 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, Investment Company Act, AIFMD, UK and EU regulations, trade clearance, regulatory filings, and compliance system testing.
• Supporting various business groups such as 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.