Legal Director, Funds in London

About InfraRed Capital Partners (“InfraRed”) InfraRed is a leading international mid-market infrastructure asset manager. Over the past 25 years, InfraRed has established itself as a highly successful developer, particularly in early-stage projects, and an active steward of essential infrastructure. InfraRed manages US$13bn of equity capital for investors around the globe in listed and private funds across both core and value-add strategies. InfraRed combines a global reach, operating worldwide from offices in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, Miami, Sydney and Seoul, with deep sector expertise from a team of more than 160 people. InfraRed is part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life, and benefits from its scale and global platform.

Job Purpose In this role you will lead legal support for InfraRed’s investment funds, separate accounts, and corporate structures. It will be the lead corporate lawyer providing day-to-day support for the fund development and capital-raising functions of the InfraRed business. This role acts as the first point of contact on corporate- and product-focused legal matters for the InfraRed Group, working to ensure that the business is able to develop and execute on its strategy. You will contribute to define the long term business strategy, identifying and mitigating future legal risks associated with expansion and new product launches. This role may evolve depending on the incumbent’s ability to think commercially to help identify/execute the business needs during the fund-raising process. You will report to the General Counsel of the Real Assets division of SLC Management.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Legal Expertise and Leadership
• Advise investment committees and senior management on legal matters.
• Promote the values of the InfraRed Group, leading by example and holding yourself and others accountable.
• Provide strategic legal advice on fund formation, offering mechanics, and managing complex investor side letter negotiations to ensure consistency and mitigate risks related to preferential treatment.
• Provide legal support for carried interest and co-investment structures, and separately managed accounts.
• Challenge and support the structuring and negotiation of commercial deals, M&A activity, and strategic partnerships, balancing legal risk with pragmatic business objectives.
• Drive the automation of routine legal workflows and implement AI-powered solutions to enhance the speed and accuracy of the legal department.
• Relationship Management
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key internal parties and external constituents.
• Represent the InfraRed business in relationships with key clients and key external parties including regulators.
• Inform key internal leaders on legal matters that may impact current or future business deals or decisions.

Skills and Qualifications

• Good knowledge of the private assets investment management industry in the UK and ideally internationally.
• Exposure to infrastructure investing in Europe, North America and South America.
• 10+ years PQE, with a mix of experience in the fund practice of a top-tier international law firm and in-house experience with a PE or Investment Manager.
• Impeccable legal ethics and sound judgment.
• Make confident, commercially-led decisions—seizing opportunity while managing risk.
• Ability to translate complex legal topics into clear, actionable guidance for leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrable expertise in advising on and structuring a variety of fund vehicles, including feeder vehicles, co-investment vehicles.
• Ability to work both on an independent basis and in teams and to provide leadership as required of the latter.
• Collaborative with and supportive of team members.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple issues across different activities and jurisdictions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial deadline-driven environment, showing flexibility and the ability to manage uncertainty.

Don’t meet every single requirement listed? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At InfraRed we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this, or another role.