Head of Legal UK in City of London

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Job description

NPL Head of Legal, UK at a portfolio company of a high profile global fund

Position Overview

We are seeking an accomplished solicitor (5-6 PQE plus) from a reputable law firm or in-house, and a minimum of 3 years’ dedicated experience in non-performing loan (NPL) transactions, securitisations, warehouse financings or other structured finance transactions.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting complex portfolio acquisitions across 20 European jurisdictions, reporting directly to GC and CIO of the fund.
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with the investment desk and cross-functional teams of this highly prestigious global fund, providing high-level legal support on transaction execution and partner relationship management.
This role requires 4 days per week in the office (central London) and 1 day WFH.

Key Responsibilities

Review Legal Documentation: Critically review and negotiate binding and non-binding bid offer letters, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and purchase agreements in the context of NPL portfolio acquisitions across Europe.
Investment Team Liaison: Act as a primary legal contact for the commercial team of the Bank, ensuring seamless communication and alignment on transaction objectives and timelines.
Co-Investment Coordination: Coordinate co-investment and partner relationships, including managing communications and documentation with co-investor investment and legal teams. Attend and contribute to regular operational calls to progress deal execution.
External Counsel Supervision: Instruct, manage and supervise external counsel across European jurisdictions on complex NPL acquisitions, ensuring advice is commercially sound, timely, and aligned with internal risk parameters.
Corporate Secretarial/Regulatory Coordination: Collaborate with the corporate secretarial function to facilitate smooth execution and signing of transaction documentation. Provide support on regulatory supervision of the London branch of the bank
Document Management: Maintain an organised and up-to-date document management system for all transaction-related materials, ensuring accessibility, confidentiality, and compliance with internal protocols.

Required Qualifications

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent common law/European jurisdiction);
5–6 years’ minimum PQE in a leading law firm and/or in-house (more senior candidates will be considered);
Inhouse experience is preferred but not essential;
At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience advising on NPL transactions (including cross-border portfolio acquisitions in Europe), securitisations, warehouse financings or other structured finance transactions; and
Proven track record of managing legal aspects of complex, multi-jurisdictional deals.

Skills and Competencies

Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of NPL portfolio acquisition structures, documentation, and regulatory considerations across European markets.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
Coordination: Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage multiple workstreams, coordinate stakeholders across jurisdictions, and drive transactions to completion under tight deadlines.
Attention to Detail: Rigorous approach to document review and management, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all stages.
Teamwork: Collaborative, proactive, and able to build effective relationships with internal teams, co-investors, and external counsel.
Organisation: Strong organisational skills with a systematic approach to document management and process improvement.

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