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Senior Legal Counsel - Private Markets Corporate

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Legal & General

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You need 4+ years as a solicitor, strong corporate law knowledge, M&A experience, fund/private equity familiarity, commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and project management abilities.
  • You will provide legal advice on corporate/M&A transactions, support governance and due diligence, manage documentation, drive process change, and facilitate training for deal teams.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor (or a solicitor or attorney qualified in another jurisdiction) with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience within a leading law firm or and/or in-house
  • Detailed knowledge of the relevant statutory, regulatory and common laws including those applicable to the field of corporate law in a major financial services group
  • Experience in advising on a broad range of general corporate matters
  • Experience negotiating, executing and managing a broad range of corporate transactions, including mergers & acquisitions, disposals, minority investments and consortium and joint venture arrangements
  • Familiarity with funds transactions, private equity and/or energy/infrastructure transactions highly desirable
  • Experience advising clients in financial services and/or other regulated sectors highly desirable
  • A commercial mindset with good judgement and the willingness to use it
  • Ability to identify potential problems, escalating where necessary, and find solutions
  • Ability to summarise complex issues in simple, easy to understand term
  • Transaction/project management and prioritisation skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide robust legal advice to the business in relation to corporate/M&A transactions and negotiate, execute and manage transactions in close connection with external counsel taking responsibility for principal transaction documents including share purchase agreements, investment agreements, joint venture and shareholders’ agreements and limited partnership agreements
  • Provide day-to-day legal support to the business in relation to general corporate advisory matters for existing investments
  • Assist deal teams with corporate governance matters in connection with transactions, including review of investment papers and obtaining internal approvals
  • Assist deal teams with due diligence investigations in connection with transactions in close connection with external counsel and other advisers
  • Deliver advice to a high standard within timeframes required by the business and in a manner that meets commercial needs
  • Identify and drive process change within the legal team and the wider business
  • Advise, coach and assist deal teams in managing legal matters and provide/facilitate training to internal stakeholders to support self-service/self-resolution where possible, in close connection with external counsel where relevant
  • Develop and review standard corporate documents and policies/procedures across the Group to ensure fitness for purpose

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Legal Counsel - Private Markets Corporate.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Senior Legal Counsel?

The primary responsibilities include providing robust legal advice on corporate/M&A transactions, managing principal transaction documents, offering day-to-day legal support on corporate advisory matters, assisting with corporate governance, conducting due diligence investigations, and developing standard corporate documents and policies.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must be a qualified solicitor (or an attorney qualified in another jurisdiction) with a minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience, have detailed knowledge of corporate law, experience in negotiating and managing corporate transactions, and familiarity with funds transactions or private equity.

Is experience in financial services desirable for this role?

Yes, experience advising clients in financial services and/or other regulated sectors is highly desirable.

What type of projects will the Senior Legal Counsel work on?

The Senior Legal Counsel will work on Private Markets corporate/M&A transactions and support the investment teams in various sectors.

What kind of team will the Senior Legal Counsel be a part of?

The position is part of a team supporting the Assistant General Counsel – Capital Investments in the Asset Management division.

What benefits are offered with this role?

Benefits include an annual performance-related bonus, generous pension contribution, life assurance, private medical insurance, at least 25 days holiday, competitive family leave, an electric car scheme, and discounts on various products and services.

What is the work culture like at Legal & General?

The work culture is welcoming, inclusive, and diverse, focusing on collaboration and employee wellbeing, with leaders who care about employee futures and career development.

Are there flexible working arrangements available?

Yes, Legal & General is open to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.

How can I apply for the Senior Legal Counsel position?

If you are interested in this position, you can apply through the Legal & General careers page or contact their recruitment team for further information.

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Mission & Purpose

Established in 1836, we are one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and a major global investor, with international businesses in the US, Europe, Middle East and Asia. With over £1 trillion in total assets under management, we are the UK’s largest investment manager for corporate pension schemes and a UK market leader in pensions de-risking, life insurance, workplace pensions and retirement income. We have also invested over £20 billion in direct investments such as homes, urban regeneration, clean energy and small business finance. Through nearly two centuries of rapid change, we’ve been there, improving the lives of our customers, and building a better society for the long term.