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Barings is a global investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services, including asset management, private equity, real estate investment, and structured products. They offer investment solutions to a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Barings' ultimate mission is to deliver superior investment performance and create long-term value for their clients by leveraging their deep expertise and global network. Their purpose lies in helping clients achieve their financial goals and navigate the complexities of the financial markets with confidence. As a responsible and trusted asset manager, Barings aims to provide innovative investment solutions and exceptional client service, contributing to the prosperity and financial security of their clients worldwide.

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Barings

You must be a qualified lawyer with 7-10 years PQE in employment law, strong UK and EMEA/APAC law knowledge, and experience in drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution.

You will advise on employment law, draft contracts, represent the company in disputes, support investigations, monitor legal developments, collaborate with external counsel, and train staff on compliance.

Legal

London

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  At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
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  We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
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  Job Title:<i> </i>Director, Assistant General Counsel (Employment)
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  Department: Legal
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  Location: London, UK
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  <i> The Position</i>
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  Barings is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Solicitor for our London office to join our Global Legal Team. The successful candidate will provide legal counsel and support on all employment-related matters across the jurisdictions in which we operate.
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  <i> The Team’s Mission</i>
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  The Global Legal mission is to serve as a trusted advisor to manage and mitigate legal risk for the company and partner with our clients to support legal needs.
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  <i> Primary Responsibilities</i>
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  <li>Provide expert legal advice on wide range of employment laws, including recruitment practices, employee relations, separation agreements, compensation plans and workplace policies.</li>
  <li>Advise HR and other internal business clients on issues related to employee rights, benefits and remuneration.</li>
  <li>Draft. review and update employment contracts, separation agreements, compensation plans and policies to ensure compliance with local and national employment laws.</li>
  <li>Represent the Company in employment disputes, including handling proceedings, with the assistance of external counsel, before employment tribunals and regulatory bodies.</li>
  <li>Provide support for internal investigations regarding employee complaints, disciplinary actions and potential breaches of Company policy.</li>
  <li>Monitor and advise on legal developments in employment law, ensuring the Company remains compliant with evolving regulations.</li>
  <li>Collaborate with external counsel as necessary to manage complex legal matters and litigation.</li>
  <li>Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for internal business clients, including HR, on employment law compliance.</li>
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  <i> Qualifications</i>
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  <li>Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7-10 years PQE experience as an employment solicitor, with a preference for prior experience in a corporate in-house setting.</li>
  <li>Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations, including the Equality Act and Employment Rights Act.</li>
  <li>Familiarity with employment laws in the other jurisdictions the firm operates including other jurisdictions in EMEA and APAC.</li>
  <li>Experience drafting and analysing compensation plans and policies, including the regulation of the same.</li>
  <li>Experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including employment contracts, post-termination restrictions, and settlement agreements.</li>
  <li>Experience with employment-related litigation and dispute resolution.</li>
  <li>Self-starter with a flexible “can-do” mentality and commercial approach.</li>
  <li>Build relationships with, and work alongside, business teams, including the HR, Compliance and Communications teams as well as members of the Legal Team, as appropriate.</li>
  <li>Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing workloads of diverse matters in a timely manner.</li>
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  <i> Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; </i><i>Minority/Female/Age/Sexual</i><i> Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.</i>
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  At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
 
 
 
  We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
 
 
 
  Job Title: Director, Assistant General Counsel (Employment)
 
 
  Department: Legal
 
 
  Location: London, UK
 
 
 
   The Position
 
 
  Barings is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Employment Solicitor for our London office to join our Global Legal Team. The successful candidate will provide legal counsel and support on all employment-related matters across the jurisdictions in which we operate.
 
 
 
   The Team’s Mission
 
 
  The Global Legal mission is to serve as a trusted advisor to manage and mitigate legal risk for the company and partner with our clients to support legal needs.
 
 
 
   Primary Responsibilities
 
 
  Provide expert legal advice on wide range of employment laws, including recruitment practices, employee relations, separation agreements, compensation plans and workplace policies.
  Advise HR and other internal business clients on issues related to employee rights, benefits and remuneration.
  Draft. review and update employment contracts, separation agreements, compensation plans and policies to ensure compliance with local and national employment laws.
  Represent the Company in employment disputes, including handling proceedings, with the assistance of external counsel, before employment tribunals and regulatory bodies.
  Provide support for internal investigations regarding employee complaints, disciplinary actions and potential breaches of Company policy.
  Monitor and advise on legal developments in employment law, ensuring the Company remains compliant with evolving regulations.
  Collaborate with external counsel as necessary to manage complex legal matters and litigation.
  Assist in the development and implementation of training programs for internal business clients, including HR, on employment law compliance.
 
 
 
   Qualifications
 
 
  Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7-10 years PQE experience as an employment solicitor, with a preference for prior experience in a corporate in-house setting.
  Comprehensive knowledge of UK employment laws and regulations, including the Equality Act and Employment Rights Act.
  Familiarity with employment laws in the other jurisdictions the firm operates including other jurisdictions in EMEA and APAC.
  Experience drafting and analysing compensation plans and policies, including the regulation of the same.
  Experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including employment contracts, post-termination restrictions, and settlement agreements.
  Experience with employment-related litigation and dispute resolution.
  Self-starter with a flexible “can-do” mentality and commercial approach.
  Build relationships with, and work alongside, business teams, including the HR, Compliance and Communications teams as well as members of the Legal Team, as appropriate.
  Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing workloads of diverse matters in a timely manner.
 
 
 
  #LI-JB1
 
 
 
   Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.
 


Director, Assistant General Counsel (Employment) - Barings

Director, Assistant General Counsel (Employment)

You must have expertise in private credit law, strong analytical skills, and experience in transactions. Excellent communication and negotiation abilities are essential.

You will provide legal support for private credit transactions, draft and review documents, advise on compliance, negotiate terms, and collaborate with internal teams and external parties.

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  At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
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   We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
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   Title: Lawyer—Private Credit
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   Department: Legal
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   Location: London, UK
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  <i> The Position</i>
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   Barings’ Legal Team is seeking a candidate for our London office to join our Global Private Credit Legal Team. The candidate will work with other lawyers globally to support our highly successful Private Assets business. The successful candidate will provide support to the European and APAC deal teams, provide day-to-day support primarily in relation to middle market leveraged loans throughout Europe and APAC and to our capital solutions, portfolio finance, infrastructure loans and private placement note / bond investment platforms.
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  <i> The Team’s Mission</i>
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   The Global Legal mission is to provide legal support and advice with the goal of managing and mitigating legal risk for the Company and acting as a partner to our internal business clients supporting any legal needs that arise on a day-to-day basis.
 </div>
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  <i> Primary Responsibilities</i>
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  <li> Provide day-to-day support to European and APAC private credit, capital solutions, portfolio finance, private placement and infrastructure deal teams and portfolio managers on issues related to investments in middle market loans, capital solutions, portfolio investments, infrastructure loans, and private placement notes/bonds. Work will include negotiating term sheets (with or without access to external counsel), advising on key legal and commercial issues, advising on the legal structure of transactions and high-level local law considerations, assisting with executing transactions and instructing and liaising with external counsel.</li>
  <li> Provide internal legal advice to new and existing Barings investment funds (typically SICAVs-SIFs, RAIFs, and limited partnerships) and managed accounts, including occasionally drafting and negotiating investment management agreements.</li>
  <li> Provide internal legal advice and work closely with external counsel on matters relating to the Private Credit business such as capital call or fund leverage facilities for the Barings investment funds, or general investor queries.</li>
  <li> Build relationships with and work alongside teams within the business including Product Management, Distribution, Operations, Compliance and Risk functions and other members of the Global Legal Team, as appropriate.</li>
  <li> Assist with the identification of general corporate, tax, risk, regulatory, legal and compliance issues and interface with external law firms in order to render appropriate legal advice regarding the same.</li>
  <li> Manage and maintain relationships with preferred legal advisors.</li>
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  <i> Qualifications</i>
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  <li> Qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE experience, including recent experience working in leveraged loans.</li>
  <li> Experience with credit documentation including grids, term sheets and commitment letters, facilities agreements, intercreditor agreements and note purchase agreements.</li>
  <li> Familiarity with Loan Market Association standard documents required.</li>
  <li> Familiarity with distressed credits and support for workouts and restructurings a plus</li>
  <li> Familiarity with structuring and regulatory considerations in Europe, with key jurisdictions including UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux and Nordics.</li>
  <li> Build relationships with, and work alongside, business teams and other members of the Legal Team, as appropriate.</li>
  <li> Self-starter with a flexible “can-do” mentality and commercial approach.</li>
  <li> Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing workloads of diverse matters in a timely manner.</li>
  <li> A team player, with a willingness to collaborate and share know-how amongst colleagues.</li>
  <li> Strong written and oral communication skills.</li>
  <li> Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize work according to urgency and importance.</li>
  <li> Willingness to go beyond existing areas of expertise and work in new areas of law relevant to the business.</li>
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   #LI-JB1
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  <i> Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; </i><i>Minority/Female/Age/Sexual</i><i> Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.</i>
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  At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
 
 
 
   We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
 
 
 
   Title: Lawyer—Private Credit
 
 
   Department: Legal
 
 
   Location: London, UK
 
 
 
   The Position
 
 
   Barings’ Legal Team is seeking a candidate for our London office to join our Global Private Credit Legal Team. The candidate will work with other lawyers globally to support our highly successful Private Assets business. The successful candidate will provide support to the European and APAC deal teams, provide day-to-day support primarily in relation to middle market leveraged loans throughout Europe and APAC and to our capital solutions, portfolio finance, infrastructure loans and private placement note / bond investment platforms.
 
 
 
   The Team’s Mission
 
 
   The Global Legal mission is to provide legal support and advice with the goal of managing and mitigating legal risk for the Company and acting as a partner to our internal business clients supporting any legal needs that arise on a day-to-day basis.
 
 
 
   Primary Responsibilities
 
 
   Provide day-to-day support to European and APAC private credit, capital solutions, portfolio finance, private placement and infrastructure deal teams and portfolio managers on issues related to investments in middle market loans, capital solutions, portfolio investments, infrastructure loans, and private placement notes/bonds. Work will include negotiating term sheets (with or without access to external counsel), advising on key legal and commercial issues, advising on the legal structure of transactions and high-level local law considerations, assisting with executing transactions and instructing and liaising with external counsel.
   Provide internal legal advice to new and existing Barings investment funds (typically SICAVs-SIFs, RAIFs, and limited partnerships) and managed accounts, including occasionally drafting and negotiating investment management agreements.
   Provide internal legal advice and work closely with external counsel on matters relating to the Private Credit business such as capital call or fund leverage facilities for the Barings investment funds, or general investor queries.
   Build relationships with and work alongside teams within the business including Product Management, Distribution, Operations, Compliance and Risk functions and other members of the Global Legal Team, as appropriate.
   Assist with the identification of general corporate, tax, risk, regulatory, legal and compliance issues and interface with external law firms in order to render appropriate legal advice regarding the same.
   Manage and maintain relationships with preferred legal advisors.
 
 
 
   Qualifications
 
 
   Qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE experience, including recent experience working in leveraged loans.
   Experience with credit documentation including grids, term sheets and commitment letters, facilities agreements, intercreditor agreements and note purchase agreements.
   Familiarity with Loan Market Association standard documents required.
   Familiarity with distressed credits and support for workouts and restructurings a plus
   Familiarity with structuring and regulatory considerations in Europe, with key jurisdictions including UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux and Nordics.
   Build relationships with, and work alongside, business teams and other members of the Legal Team, as appropriate.
   Self-starter with a flexible “can-do” mentality and commercial approach.
   Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing workloads of diverse matters in a timely manner.
   A team player, with a willingness to collaborate and share know-how amongst colleagues.
   Strong written and oral communication skills.
   Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritize work according to urgency and importance.
   Willingness to go beyond existing areas of expertise and work in new areas of law relevant to the business.
 
 
 
   #LI-JB1
 
 
 
   Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.
 
