Legal Director

Director, Legal - Debt Finance\n
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\nMarsden is currently retained by a leading global institutional investor seeking an experienced finance lawyer to join its London-based legal team as a Director supporting a growing infrastructure debt investment platform.\n
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\nThis is a rare opportunity to move into a strategic buy-side role, working closely with investment professionals on the origination, execution and ongoing management of complex debt investments across Europe and other developed markets.\n
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\nThe successful candidate will play a key role in supporting investments across sectors including energy transition, digital infrastructure, transportation, utilities and environmental services.\n
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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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\nLead legal execution of infrastructure debt and private credit transactions across multiple jurisdictions.\n
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\nAdvise investment teams on structuring, negotiating and documenting debt investments throughout the transaction lifecycle.\n
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\nSupport investment committees by identifying and assessing legal and transaction risks.\n
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\nPartner closely with deal teams on acquisitions, refinancings, amendments, restructurings and portfolio management matters.\n
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\nManage external counsel and coordinate legal workstreams across complex cross-border transactions.\n
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\nProvide commercially focused advice on regulatory, governance and risk considerations affecting debt investments.\n
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\nContribute to the ongoing development of legal precedents, transaction processes and best practices across the platform.\n
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\nCandidate Profile\n
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\nQualified solicitor with significant (10PQE+) gained within a leading international law firm and/or institutional investment platform. \n
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\nStrong background in infrastructure finance, project finance, acquisition finance, private credit or debt capital deployment.\n
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\nExperience advising on complex financing transactions in Europe and internationally.\n
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\nExcellent drafting and negotiation skills with strong commercial judgement.\n
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\nComfortable operating in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.\n
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\nFor a confidential discussion please contact Liam Richardson at [email protected]