Debt Lawyer

We're seeking a proficient Debt Lawyer to join our client's legal function in Sheffield. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the debt and guarantee products that the business offers and support on wider legal issues.

Client Details

Our client is a government-owned economic development bank who design, deliver and manage finance programmes to support smaller businesses, facilitating their development and contributing to the transition towards a net zero economy. The business act as an institutional investor in a range of venture and growth equity funds and small and mid-cap credit funds.

They operate over a couple of sites in the UK and are currently at approx. 550 employees.

They are looking for a Debt Lawyer to support the team from Sheffield on a hybrid working basis.

Description

The main responsibilities include:

• Providing legal advice on financing and capital markets transactions
• Advise on the business' management of its portfolio, including in relation to direct guarantee schemes
• Support on public law, disputes, subsidies, procurement, regulatory issues and corporate and commercial matters
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel between London and Sheffield office may be required based on business needs.

Profile

The ideal Debt Lawyer will be 2-4 years' PQE with structured finance or banking experience.

Candidates with greater or fewer years' PQE will still be considered.

• Experience of managing external counsel an advantage.
• Knowledge of working with central government, economic development bank or public sector body would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of state aid, public law, freedom of information, data protection, judicial review, procurement law an advantage.

Job Offer

The successful Debt Lawyer will benefit from :

• Competitive salary DOE
• 15% contributory pension
• bonus scheme
• 30 days annual leave
• healthcare and life assurance
• flexible working

and more.