Legal Analyst and Contract Negotiator (London) (F5ADABB)

Referment is working with a global investment firm to find a legal analyst and contract negotiator for its London legal and compliance team. You will support investment transactions by reviewing and negotiating agreements, working directly with front-office and legal colleagues in London and collaborating with teams in the United States and Asia.

The role provides practical exposure to complex transactions and the legal, commercial and regulatory issues around them. It is open to candidates with strong relevant experience even without a formal legal qualification.

The Role

• Review, negotiate and maintain agreements connected with investment transactions, including confidentiality agreements and engagement letters.
• Work with legal, compliance and front-office teams on deal execution and related activities, including capital markets transactions and high-yield bond issuances.
• Coordinate with international colleagues across multiple time zones and jurisdictions.
• Support projects improving the legal infrastructure around the investment process, including the use of legal technology and AI workflow automation.
• Assist periodically with regulatory and compliance matters, such as ISDA documentation and reporting connected with European activities.

What We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree, with a preference for First Class Honours from a top-tier university.
• Two to four years of professional experience, with a background in a top-tier global law firm or a major investment bank being essential.
• Direct experience supporting capital markets transactions or high-yield bond issuances.
• A clear interest in complex investment transactions and their legal and commercial risks.
• Excellent organisation, analysis, editing, proofreading and project management skills.
• Close attention to detail, the judgement to handle sensitive work carefully, and a track record of stability in previous professional roles.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal or contract reviewer is preferred. Please note this is an analyst-level position; formal legal qualification as a solicitor is not required.

This could suit a paralegal, legal assistant, contracts specialist or transaction-support professional looking to work closer to investment activity.

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