Legal Counsel

🌟 Legal Counsel – Infrastructure M&A (UK)

Permanent | London | Hybrid Working

A leading global investment manager is seeking an ambitious Legal Counsel to join its Infrastructure Legal team. This is a rare opportunity to move in-house into a high-performing, transaction-focused environment with exceptional career progression potential.

📌 The Role

As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key part in supporting infrastructure M&A transactions and the ongoing management of a diverse portfolio of assets. The work is genuinely varied, fast-paced, and commercially rich, with a roughly:

• 70% focus on M&A / transactions
• 30% focus on asset management and portfolio support

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and investment teams, gaining direct visibility on complex deals across the UK, Europe, and globally.

🔍 Ideal Background

We are interested in hearing from lawyers who:

• Have 3–6 years PQE (flexible).
• Trained and qualified at a leading private practice firm, or have in-house experience within funds, infrastructure, or private equity.
• Bring strong transactional experience and enjoy working in a lean, highly collaborative team.
• Are motivated by meaningful progression — clear pathways exist to senior levels as you begin to run your own deals.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Support and execute M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, co-investments, and fund activity.
• Negotiate and draft a broad range of corporate and commercial agreements.
• Advise on shareholder arrangements, regulatory matters, and governance.
• Work closely with top-tier external counsel across major international firms.
• Partner with investment, asset management, and senior leadership teams.

📩 How to Apply

If you\’re a talented transactional lawyer seeking a dynamic, career-defining in-house move within a growing infrastructure platform, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply directly via LinkedIn or get in touch for a confidential discussion.