In-House Counsel in London

In-House Counsel in London

London Full-Time 80000 - 100000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Buchanan

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Advise on structured finance matters and support complex transactions.
  • Company: Leading investment platform with a collaborative legal team.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and a high-performing culture.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with strong deal flow across private credit.
  • Why this job: Join a growing business and take on meaningful responsibilities.
  • Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with structured finance experience and a commercial mindset.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 Β£ per year.

We are working with a leading investment platform looking to hire an In-House Counsel specialising in Structured Finance to join its London-based legal team. This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work closely with investment and structuring teams on complex transactions across the structured credit spectrum.

The Role

  • You will advise on a broad range of structured finance matters, including securitisations, CLOs, asset-backed finance, and derivatives-linked transactions.
  • The role will involve supporting deal execution from origination through to closing, as well as ongoing portfolio management and refinancing activity.
  • You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel on high-value, often cross-border transactions, playing a key role in structuring and risk analysis.

Why Consider This Move?

  • Transition in-house into a commercially driven platform.
  • Work on complex, high-value structured finance transactions.
  • Gain exposure across investment strategy, structuring, and execution.
  • Join a growing business with strong deal flow across private credit.
  • Take on meaningful responsibility and direct stakeholder interaction.

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified lawyer with strong structured finance experience (private practice or in-house).
  • Experience across CLOs, securitisation, or broader structured credit.
  • Background from a top-tier UK, US, or international law firm preferred.
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to work closely with non-legal teams.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Package & Environment

  • Competitive in-house compensation package.
  • Collaborative, high-performing culture.
  • Hybrid working environment.

In-House Counsel in London employer: Buchanan

Join a leading investment platform in London as an In-House Counsel, where you will thrive in a collaborative and high-performing culture. With a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work on complex, high-value structured finance transactions, this role offers meaningful responsibility and direct interaction with stakeholders. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values proactive legal expertise and commercial insight.

Buchanan

Contact Details:

Buchanan Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace In-House Counsel in London

Structured Finance
Securitisations
CLOs
Asset-Backed Finance
Derivatives-Linked Transactions
Deal Execution
Portfolio Management