Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.
Senior Counsel
We are currently looking for a dedicated lawyer to join the Aviva Investors Private Markets legal team as a Senior Counsel to support the delivery of Aviva Investors' growth strategy.
About the role:
The role focuses on infrastructure investment, involving debt and leveraged equity transactions. Experience in cross-border infrastructure and project finance is essential. The ideal candidate will understand both finance and corporate aspects of infrastructure investments, with a strong ability to quickly grasp various debt finance and leveraged equity transactions. You will work as part of a professional team and build rewarding relationships with internal clients and external advisers.
Skills and experience required:
* Extensive relevant post-qualifying experience as a senior lawyer, gained at a leading firm or financial institution.
* Experience in UK and European infrastructure finance and equity transactions.
* Creative problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage external counsel on large/complex transactions, controlling external spend and supporting deal execution.
Benefits of this role:
* Generous pension scheme - Aviva contributes up to 14% depending on your contribution.
* Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
* Family-friendly parental and carer’s leave.
* Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 additional days.
* Up to 40% discount on Aviva products.
* Flexible benefits, including electric cars.
* Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme.
* 21 volunteering hours per year.
Our inclusive culture:
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job sharing, and adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our employees and customers.
Most of our staff work around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.
Learn more about working at Aviva here.
Aviva Investors is the asset manager for Aviva, the UK’s leading insurance, wealth, and retirement business. We are committed to responsible investing and creating sustainable solutions. Our team of over 1,500 professionals across 14 countries delivers diverse expertise and innovative investment solutions.
Join us to contribute to exceptional client experiences, sustainability, and your personal development.
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