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Consultant at SSQ: The Legal Search Consultancy
Job Title: Legal Counsel – DCM and Structured Finance
Location: London
Contract: 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)
An investment-focused financial services institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a fixed-term basis. The organisation has a significant footprint in the UK market and a strong reputation for prudent asset management and risk mitigation strategies.
The Role
The successful candidate will support the asset origination and investments teams. The focus will be on providing high-quality, commercially minded legal advice across a range of liquid and structured finance transactions, including social housing bonds, US private placements, and municipal bonds.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal support on the execution of a wide range of debt and structured finance investments.
* Review and negotiate term sheets, transaction documents, NDAs, and related materials.
* Advise on liquid investments such as bonds and private placement notes.
* Interpret and assess bond prospectuses, consent solicitations, and associated risk factors.
* Assist in the negotiation and upkeep of trading agreements (e.g. ISDAs, GMRAs) with financial counterparties.
* Manage queries related to existing assets, including legal risk analysis and regulatory compliance.
* Liaise with and manage external counsel where necessary.
* Keep abreast of relevant regulatory frameworks applicable to asset investments by insurers.
Key Requirements
* UK-qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE.
* Strong experience in debt capital markets, fixed income instruments, and/or structured finance from a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
* Good understanding of security structures and credit risk mitigation.
* Experience with ISDA/GMRAs and/or familiarity with US capital markets is advantageous but not essential.
* Ability to balance technical legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholder relationships efficiently.
Candidate Profile
* Strong communicator with a commercial, solutions-focused approach.
* Excellent multitasking and workload prioritisation skills.
* Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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