Legal Senior Officer in City of London

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

We are looking for a junior lawyer (NQ-3 years’ PQE) or experienced paralegal to join our busy Agency, Credit and Structured Products in-house legal team. Based in London, this is an opportunity for an energetic, commercially minded and self-motivated candidate with a general corporate/commercial or finance law background and transactional experience to work within a growing business. You will have the opportunity to interact with senior executives and business team leaders on a regular basis. Working together with other members of the global legal team in London, Luxembourg, North America, and Asia-Pacific regions, the primary focus will be European transactions.

• Review and negotiate a variety of transactional agreements, typically related to debt instruments eg loan agreements, client contracts, confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal advice to business partners on a range of commercial and client related issues.
• Carry out legal research, as needed, into the legal and regulatory requirements applying in other European jurisdictions in relation to the provision of Loan Services throughout Alter Domus’ European operations, and cooperate with Alter Domus’ Compliance and in-house Legal Departments in this respect.
• Assist the Credit and Structure Products team to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations applying to its business.
• Work closely with, direct and manage outside counsel as required in the context of client transactions.
• Become familiar and advise on trustee requirements within different European jurisdictions.

• Strong background in corporate, finance and/or commercial law.
• NQ-3 years relevant post-qualification experience or extensive relevant experience as a paralegal in a leading City law firm or in-house environment.
• Familiarity with private syndicated loans, securitization, secured transaction; an understanding of fund administration will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and able to conduct in-depth research.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Legal risk awareness and ability to work collaboratively with the business to deliver pragmatic outcome-oriented solutions to legal issues, without compromising on Alter Domus’ policies, protection and values.
• Ability to represent views clearly and succinctly, and to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Willingness and ability to develop expertise in new technical areas to consistently high standards.

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan

Equity in every sense of the word: We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.