London, United KingdomFinancial ServicesSenior Level
The opportunity
Our client is an investment firm focused on private debt across African markets, seeking an in-house Legal Counsel to support its investment team on transaction execution, legal documentation, due diligence, and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The role will be based in London.
Responsibilities
- Work with investment teams to define legal requirements and scopes for new private debt investments.
- Coordinate with external counsel and support the drafting and negotiation of loan and security agreements.
- Lead the drafting of documentation for loan restructurings, amendments, and enforcement proceedings.
- Conduct legal due diligence on prospective borrowers.
- Monitor legal covenants, lender rights, and security arrangements across existing loans.
- Review loan and security documentation to identify collateralisation, security overlap, and cross-default risks.
- Support limited partner documentation, reporting, and monitoring requirements.
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor under English law.
- 3+ years of relevant legal experience, primarily in private debt investment execution.
- Experience working in African markets or strong personal ties to Africa.
- Experience drafting and negotiating loan and security agreements.
- Exposure to arbitration, restructuring, or enforcement proceedings is advantageous.
- Qualification to practise in an African jurisdiction is a plus.
- Strong ownership of transaction documentation and closing conditions precedent and subsequent.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently.