Legal Counsel, Leading Uk Multi-strategy Investor - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About our client

Our client, a UK leading multi-strategy investment manager are currently looking to hire a Legal Counsel to join their specialist debt and lending team.

Over the past few years, the debt and lending arm of the organisation has been extremely busy, posting record-breakingfigures.

They foresee the market continuing at a high pace and therefore are looking to add an extra pair of hands to the team.

What the job involves

As the Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal support to the debt and lending front office team along with working on specific projects, transaction design and portfolio support.

On a daily basis you will work as part of a high-performinglegal team, gaining plenty of exposure to internal and external senior stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Lawyer with exposure to the funds, private equity or debt & lending industries and is looking to grow their career within an in-house environment, to really make an impact

The role also involves:

Providing legal support on all aspects of the debt transactions, including execution and structuring
Providing support for specific internal projects
Providing corporate advice in an inhouse context
Contributing to the standardisation of transaction documentation and processes
Managing external counsel and legal fees
Willingness to get involved in other 'business as usual' aspects

Who we are looking for:

A qualified lawyer with exposure to the funds industry from an inhouse or private practice perspective
Exposure to the debt and lending investment industry would be advantageous
Experience of dealing with senior stakeholders and strong interpersonal skills
An approachable individual with excellent organisational skills