Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel who will report to the Directors. This is a full-time position requiring work from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The successful candidate will provide legal expertise and support across the group, with a focus on finance. Applicants should ideally possess a minimum of three years' experience in either a finance or commercial field, acquired in practice and/or within the finance industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity for the individual to contribute significantly to the in-house legal function and facilitate future growth.
Job Duties:
- Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
- Assist in the appointment and management of external legal firms, building effective partnerships and relationships to ensure quality, value-for-money advice
- Refine suite of standard legal documents and agreements
- Conduct due diligence on loans
- Review and draft term sheets and loan agreements with funders, as well as end borrowers when external firms are not retained
- Liaise with the administration team in Guernsey
- Assist with legal work related to private equity structures and fiduciary services
- Support internal legal tasks such as drafting committee minutes and addressing regulatory issues
- Ensure any changes in legislation and regulatory environment are reflected in agreements with funders and borrowers
- Develop and refine standard legal documents and agreements
- Analyse risks in relation to new business take-on and help identify and mitigate execution risks for new loans
- Interpret laws and regulations and implement corresponding policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards
- Maintain current knowledge of changes in legislation
- Collate information with clients and the compliance team
- Display effective teamwork skills in collaboration with the admin team in Guernsey
- Present periodic reports to the Board
Job Requirements:
- Professional legal qualification
- Strong adaptability and willingness to learn other relevant laws
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to engage with colleagues and clients at all levels
- Ability to explain complex legal matters in practical terms
- Sound judgement with ethical decision-making capabilities
- Strong relationship-building skills based on trust with key stakeholders
- Effective prioritisation and project management abilities
- Capability to work individually as well as part of teams
- Solutions-based approach with strategic thinking
- Strong analytical skills and pragmatic problem-solving abilities
- Commercial acumen with an understanding of financial drivers impacting client structures
- Drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges
- Ability to work under pressure, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail while meeting deadlines
- Contribution towards the company's risk control environment
- Willingness to travel occasionally (e.g., London and other offices)
What You’ll Love:
This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the group’s reputation. The collaborative environment provides opportunities for skill development in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample training and career development opportunities.
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