Lawyer, Private Credit Funds

Lawyer, Private Credit Funds

Full-Time 100000 - 150000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Macquarie Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead legal aspects of private credit fund formation and collaborate on innovative financial strategies.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking firm committed to diversity and inclusion.
  • Benefits: Generous leave policies, comprehensive health coverage, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact in the evolving world of private credit across Europe and the USA.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in alternative funds with strong regulatory knowledge and team management skills.

The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.

What role will you play?

Using your alternative funds expertise, you will lead the legal aspects of private credit fund formation, fundraising activity, and client platforms across Europe and the USA.

You will partner with businesses including infrastructure credit, direct lending, CLOs, and other long‑term credit strategies; collaborate with product specialists and portfolio teams to structure funds and separate managed accounts; support the ongoing growth of our Private Credit platform; manage a team of funds lawyers; and contribute to new initiatives such as semi‑liquid vehicles, high net worth products, and structured solutions for insurance clients.

  • What You Offer
  • 10+ years of experience in alternative funds, including establishing private credit funds in EMEA and negotiating separate managed accounts.
  • Deep knowledge of European asset management regulation and working knowledge of US fund structures and regulation.
  • Experience working with cross‑border fund structures and managing global legal matters.
  • A mix of private practice and in‑house experience, with the ability to manage external advisers effectively within time and budget.
  • Strong communication skills, confident engaging senior stakeholders and a proactive approach to working in a growing Credit business and supporting new initiatives.
  • A good understanding of typical strategies within European and US credit platforms.

Benefits

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
  • 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
  • Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment.
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
  • Access to a wide range of salary‑sacrifing options.
  • Comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
  • Access to company‑funded emergency and backup dependent care services.
  • Recognition and service awards.
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role.
  • Reimbursement for work‑from‑home equipment.
  • Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio‑economic background.

We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment.

If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.

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Macquarie Group

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