Head of Legal | Banking & Finance | 12 Month FTC

A leading funds management firm are seeking a senior lawyer to step into a Head of Legal role on a 12-month FTC.

This is a rare opportunity to take on a broad, commercially focused in-house leadership role, working closely with the General Counsel and senior investment teams. You'll be advising on complex financing transactions, supporting governance and compliance frameworks, and playing a key role in the continued growth of a high-performing investment platform.

The business manages multi-billion-dollar assets across a diversified investment platform, offering strong exposure to sophisticated transactions and strategic initiatives.

The Role

This role sits at the centre of the business, partnering with investment, operations and senior leadership teams.

Transactional & Commercial Legal Support

• Advising on the structuring, negotiation and documentation of financing transactions, including loan and security documentation
• Supporting investment teams on deal structuring, regulatory considerations and enforcement or workout scenarios
• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial and investment-related agreements
• Managing legal risk across the business

Strategic & Growth Initiatives

• Advising on new investment products and fund structures
• Supporting capital raising and expansion initiatives
• Providing legal input on complex transactions and strategic opportunities

Governance & Board Engagement

• Supporting board and committee processes, including preparation of board materials
• Working closely with senior leadership and independent directors to maintain strong governance standards

Compliance Oversight

• Partnering with internal compliance stakeholders to ensure the business meets legal and regulatory obligations

External Counsel Management

• Managing relationships with external legal advisers, including panel oversight and work allocation

About You

You will be a commercially minded senior lawyer who enjoys working closely with investment teams and senior decision-makers.

You are likely to have:

• 8-10+ years' PQE in banking & finance, financial services or funds-related law
• Experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment
• Strong experience with financing transactions, credit documentation and security structures
• Exposure to funds management, private credit, commercial real estate lending or restructuring/workouts (highly regarded)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the confidence to advise senior executives
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal risk

Why This Role?

• Head of Legal title and leadership exposure within a sophisticated investment platform
• Work on high-value, complex transactions
• Direct interaction with senior executives and investment professionals
• Join a fast-growing and highly regarded funds management platform

Reference Number: (60350-0013395385)

This is a hybrid position.

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