Legal Counsel

You will lead the structuring, drafting, and execution of structured-finance transactions, including securitisation, asset-backed lending, trade finance, fintech lending, crypto investments, and venture-capital investments. You will oversee transaction lifecycles, coordinate with business teams and external advisers, provide day-to-day legal guidance, and support the structuring, management, and maintenance of investment vehicles across jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and execute structured-finance transactions
• Serve as the main legal contact during transaction execution
• Liaise with business teams and external advisers
• Oversee legal aspects of each transaction lifecycle
• Monitor transaction progress and keep transactions on track
• Provide day-to-day legal support across teams
• Support the structuring, management, and maintenance of investment vehicles in various jurisdictions

Requirements

• 4 years of post-qualified experience as a lawyer in a finance-related field at a reputable law firm, investment bank, or asset manager
• Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of matters, and collaborate with senior legal and business teams
• Knowledge of structured finance, securitisation, asset-backed lending, and investment structures including AIFs
• Understanding of financial principles and the economics of structured finance, crypto, and venture-capital investments
• Ability to draft complex documents and manage multiple projects
• Ability to explain legal issues clearly to non-lawyers
• Knowledge of industry trends and legal developments
• Ability to work with internal teams and external parties
• Interest in fostering internal and external relationships

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical and dental insurance, including children's cover
• Life insurance, income protection, and critical illness cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Salary-sacrifice pension matched up to 10%
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Emergency parental leave, emergency childcare, and nursery benefit
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Charity giving through CAF
• Annual wellbeing budget
• Team socials and annual summer and Christmas parties