Senior Legal Counsel

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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel at a Global Elite Fund, Central London

  • Rare opportunity to join a highly prestigious global elite fund.
  • Fantastic role as the sole legal counsel in the UK, working within the small team of a portfolio company owned by a prestigious fund.
  • As a senior lawyer with a finance/restructuring background, you will advise on the legal aspects of the distressed assets being acquired by that company in the UK and Europe, instructing and managing external counsel as necessary.
  • You will report to the GC and work with another senior legal counsel at the fund, as necessary.
  • Office located in central London – 4 days required in the office and 1 WFH.

Requirements

  • Senior lawyer qualified in the UK/US/Europe.
  • At least 5 years post-qualification experience acquired at a City firm, preferably from a department dealing regularly with distressed assets/securitisations.
  • In-house experience preferred but not essential.
  • Confident with issue-spotting and legal analysis.
  • Motivated and confident self-starter.
  • Diligent lawyer with good attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Strong inter-personal skills which will facilitate working well with the business team, other legal counterparts and external counsel.

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Posted: October 4th, 2026