We are representing a leading private credit investment platform with a strong track record in providing bespoke financing solutions across multiple industries and geographies. To support continued growth, the firm is seeking a highly capable Legal Counsel to join its legal team. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with proven expertise in debt financing transactions.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on a broad range of financing transactions, including bilateral and syndicated loans, mezzanine, structured credit, and other private debt arrangements.
Draft, review, and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related transaction documentation.
Support deal teams on transaction structuring, due diligence, and execution, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk.
Provide legal advice on portfolio management matters, including waivers, amendments, and restructurings.
Liaise with external counsel and counterparties to drive efficient and effective deal execution.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting private credit and advise internal stakeholders accordingly.
Collaborate with compliance, operations, and investment teams to ensure robust governance and risk management practices.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience gained at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house at a leading financial institution.
Strong track record in debt financing, ideally with exposure to private credit, leveraged finance, or structured lending transactions.
Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with the ability to manage complex transactions independently.
Commercially astute, solutions-oriented, and able to balance legal risk with business priorities.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.

Legal Counsel (min 5 PQE) - Private Credit