Legal Counsel

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a global investment firm.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft and negotiate contracts related to equity transactions, including issuances, reductions, redemptions, buybacks, and dividend distributions, as well as intercompany loan agreements and cash flow reconciliation letters;
• Manage corporate governance tasks such as director appointments and resignations, company name or detail changes, and the preparation and submission of Companies House filings;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date company registers, corporate records, and contract documentation;
• Prepare documentation to support corporate restructurings, reorganisations, and solvent liquidations.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ overall experience in law, ideally within corporate law, M&A, private equity, or debt finance;
• Preference will be given to candidates who are Qualified English Lawyers; however, EU-qualified lawyers with strong experience in English law will also be considered;
• Solid understanding of English corporate law and its practical application;
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are considered an asset.

Personal Skills

• Strong technical expertise combined with a commercial mindset;
• Flexible and adaptable, capable of handling a wide range of legal matters;
• Able to quickly grasp, analyse, and clearly communicate complex legal and corporate structures;
• Methodical, detail-oriented, and pragmatic in approach, with a focus on achieving results efficiently;
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation abilities;
• Highly motivated, committed to continuous professional growth, and driven to deliver quality outcomes on time;
• A collaborative team player with the confidence and independence to manage tasks autonomously.