Managing Counsel

OverviewA well‑capitalized private credit investment firm in the UK and Europe market, focused on providing bespoke real estate lending and investment solutions is actively looking to hire a lawyer to lead their legal team. The business partners with experienced sponsors and institutional capital and has built a strong track record through disciplined underwriting and pragmatic execution.The RoleThe Managing Counsel will head the in‑house legal team and support the platform's real estate lending and investment activity. Working closely with senior management and the investment team, the role sits at the center of transaction structuring and execution, rather than operating as a back‑office function.This is a hands‑on position suitable for a commercially minded lawyer seeking long‑term involvement in a growing private credit and real assets business, with responsibility for both complex transactions and oversight of a the legal team.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as the senior legal lead within a real assets lending and investment platform, partnering closely with executives, senior management and investment teamsLead the legal structuring, negotiation, and execution of real estate lending and investment transactions, including development finance, whole loans, mezzanine facilities, preferred equity, and joint venture structuresManage and mentor legal team members, ensuring appropriate delegation while retaining oversight of complex or higher‑risk mattersAdvise on transactions from initial structuring and term‑sheet stage through to completion, providing pragmatic guidance on risk allocation, documentation strategy, and executionDraft, review, and negotiate core legal documentation, including facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements, security packages, and joint venture and investment management agreementsSupport institutional capital raising and funding arrangements, including co‑investment partnerships and platform‑level or fund‑level leverage facilitiesInstruct, coordinate, and supervise external legal advisers, ensuring efficient execution, quality of advice, and cost disciplineProvide legal support across the life‑of‑loan, including amendments, waivers, extensions, refinancings, and workout or restructuring scenarios, alongside oversight of relevant regulatory and compliance mattersRequired QualificationsQualified solicitor in England & Wales with 6 to 12 years' PQEStrong experience in real estate finance, private credit, or structured real assets, gained in‑house or within a leading private practice teamProven track record advising on complex, institutional real estate transactionsComfortable operating in a lean, fast‑moving investment environment with direct exposure to senior stakeholdersCommercial, solutions‑focused, and confident balancing legal risk with business objectivesPrior experience mentoring or managing junior lawyers is advantageous

Created: 2026-04-30