General Counsel in London

General Counsel in London

London Full-Time 100000 - 150000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Marsden

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead legal matters, manage transactions, and advise on compliance and governance.
  • Company: Dynamic real assets investment platform with a focus on growth and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and the chance to influence business strategy.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work closely with decision-makers and shape the company's future.
  • Why this job: Join a senior leadership team and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: UK qualified lawyer with 7+ years of experience in transactional real estate.

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

Marsden is delighted to be exclusively mandated by this entrepreneurial real assets investment and asset management platform who are seeking a General Counsel to join its senior leadership team.

This is a broad strategic role combining responsibility for legal, compliance, governance, risk management, KYC/AML and HR oversight.

The successful candidate will act as the principal legal adviser to the business, supporting investment transactions, asset management activities, corporate structuring and fundraising initiatives, while ensuring the firm's operating and regulatory framework remains robust and scalable.

Legal & Transactions

Lead all legal matters across the business, managing external counsel where appropriate.

Advise on acquisitions, disposals, financings, restructurings, joint ventures and corporate transactions.

Negotiate and oversee a broad range of commercial, investment, finance and management agreements.

Manage legal due diligence processes and transaction execution from inception to completion.

Advise on investment structuring, including SPVs, holding structures and co-investment arrangements.

Support asset management activities, including leasing, refinancing, development and disposal matters.

Identify, manage and mitigate legal and commercial risk across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will be UK qualified with circa 7+PQE and a solid background in transactional real estate and investment management.

The role will suit a commercially minded transactional lawyer who is looking to broaden their scope of responsibility, who enjoys working close to decision makers and influencing business strategy in a dynamic investment environment.

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General Counsel in London employer: Marsden

Marsden is an exceptional employer that champions a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, Marsden offers flexible hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of a high-growth firm where your expertise will be valued and your career can flourish.

Marsden

Contact Details:

Marsden Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace General Counsel in London

Legal Advisory
Compliance Management
Governance
Risk Management
KYC/AML
HR Oversight
Investment Transactions