Legal Counsel - Financial Crime

About the Role

A leading international financial institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its Leveraged Finance team, which originates, structures, executes, and manages complex cross-border leveraged finance transactions.

You will act as a key legal adviser to the team, supporting the origination and execution of a wide range of debt transactions, including acquisition finance, second lien, term loan B (TLB), and high-yield bonds.

This role will suit a lawyer with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment and has strong market knowledge of the UK and European leveraged lending markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex, sponsor-backed leveraged finance transactions across the UK and Europe

• Draft, review, and negotiate facility agreements, inter-creditor agreements, mandate and commitment letters, term sheets, and other transaction documents through to post-closing

• Manage legal and regulatory risk, ensuring transactions align with internal policies and market standards

• Develop and maintain internal precedents and know-how, and provide training and guidance to non-legal teams on leveraged finance documentation and legal risk

• Support the wider debt finance legal function on transactions in areas such as fund finance, real estate finance, project finance, structured credit, and secondary loan trading

• Provide English law advice and guidance on relevant UK regulatory matters impacting wholesale banking activities

• Work collaboratively with business units, senior stakeholders, and external counsel to deliver pragmatic, timely advice

About You

• Qualified lawyer with solid experience in leveraged or acquisition finance, gained in private practice or in-house at a leading financial institution

• Strong technical knowledge of UK and EU leveraged lending markets and documentation

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

• Commercially astute, adaptable, and able to manage multiple transactions under pressure

• Confident working independently and as part of a collaborative team

A leading residential property business is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a growing organisation at the forefront of building safety and property management reform in the UK.

The business is open-minded about background, they're looking for a strong property lawyer first and foremost, but would particularly welcome candidates with experience or interest in one of the following areas:

• Broad real estate experience, including leases, freehold and leasehold structures, residential property, and general property advisory work; or
• Specialist experience in building safety and regulatory matters, ideally with exposure to the Building Safety Act, remediation issues, or wider housing compliance.

Whichever route you come from, this is a role for a lawyer who enjoys combining technical property work with broader strategic input. You'll advise across teams including operations, compliance, and senior management, helping to shape how the business navigates the evolving legal and regulatory landscape in property and building safety.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a background in property law.
• Experience in residential property or building safety legislation highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial outlook and ability to deliver clear, practical advice.

This organisation operates at the intersection of law, property, and regulation, managing a diverse portfolio of residential assets and leading on best practice in compliance and customer transparency. The role offers exposure to complex, topical issues and the chance to make a visible impact in a progressive, collaborative team.

For more details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

A market-leading residential property group is seeking an In-House Property Lawyer to join its established legal team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of property law, building safety, and compliance, tackling some of the most topical and high-profile issues in the UK property sector today.

The organisation manages a significant residential portfolio across England and Wales and plays a central role in ensuring safety, transparency, and good governance in property management. The legal team sits at the heart of that mission, advising on everything from landlord & tenant and building safety matters to portfolio transactions and dispute resolution.

The business is open-minded on background and will consider candidates from one of two main routes:

1) Property & Compliance Lawyer

Ideal for a junior solicitor with strong real estate or landlord & tenant experience, looking to broaden their in-house exposure. You'll advise on a range of property, leasehold, and compliance matters, work with external solicitors on disputes, and support internal teams on processes, templates, and operational governance.

2) Construction & Building Safety Lawyer

Suitable for a solicitor with some experience in construction or building safety law, either contentious or non-contentious. You'll work on high-value building remediation projects, advise on the Building Safety Act 2022, Defective Premises Act, and related frameworks, and liaise with external counsel on claims, contracts, and project documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on property, leasehold, and regulatory matters across a varied caseload.
• Manage or support building safety and remediation projects in line with current legislation.
• Instruct and oversee external solicitors and consultants where appropriate.
• Draft, review, and advise on deeds, licences, construction contracts, and warranties.
• Provide internal training and support to operational teams on compliance and property law.
• Stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes affecting the housing and building safety landscape.

About You

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales), ideally 2-3 years' PQE.
• Background in property, construction, or landlord & tenant law.
• Strong drafting and communication skills, with a commercial, solutions-focused mindset.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and confident in managing varied and complex workstreams.
• Experience with building safety or remediation legislation would be a distinct advantage.

You'll join a forward-thinking, mission-driven organisation operating at the forefront of residential property and building safety. The work is varied, intellectually engaging, and socially relevant, offering exposure to major regulatory reform and the chance to make a tangible impact on the way residential property is managed across the UK.

For more details or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.