Legal Counsel in City of London

Overview:

Inuka is working with a specialist investment firm focused on emerging markets that is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its corporate debt investment activities. The role will work closely with the investment team on transactions across the full investment lifecycle, with a focus on drafting and negotiating corporate lending documentation, advising on creditor protections and supporting enforcement matters. The position can be based in either London or Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate debt, financing, security, and related transaction documentation.
• Provide legal advice throughout the investment and transaction lifecycle.
• Support the structuring and execution of debt investments across African markets.
• Advise on enforcement, restructurings, defaults, and other distressed or contentious matters.
• Identify and manage legal and contractual risks across investments.
• Coordinate with external counsel and other advisers across transactions and portfolio matters.
• Work closely with investment professionals to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Qualifications:

• 2–7 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
• Experience in corporate debt, banking and finance, investment law, or a related area.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating financing and commercial documentation.
• Exposure to debt enforcement, restructuring, or distressed situations is advantageous.
• Strong interest in and commitment to African markets.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced investment environment.