Legal Associate

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom RSI LONDON Group Full time

**Suitable for ambitious team players who want more involvement within their career and are ready to learn directly from decision-makers.**

**Location: Mayfair, London - work from office 9 am-6 pm with some overtime during busy times**

**Salary: A competitive base depending on experience with some flexibility plus discretionary bonus and corporate benefits**

A private equity investment firm focused on acquiring control positions in asset-backed operating companies in Europe, the UK and the US is looking to advance its team and hire a Legal Associate to strengthen the legal department. Based in the heart of London,the firm is looking to expand its portfolio and diversify its investment strategy. As such, this is an exciting time to join the business and grow with the company.

The role will sit within the firm’s legal team, reporting to the General Legal Counsel and VP. The role offers supportive experience and a high level of exposure (internally and externally).

**Responsibilities**

**Requirements**:

- Excellent academic profile with a 2.1 degree or above from a top-tier institution
- UK qualified solicitor with about 3-5 years professional experience with 6-12 months PQE, gained in a law firm, a financial institution, a PE fund or similar
- Strong Corporate Finance/Debt experience and exposure to major transactions
- Numerate with an ability to understand financial models
- Hard-working, driven and ambitious
- Can-do attitude, problem solver and solutions-oriented
- Ability to filter information and assess priorities, managing own workload amid conflicting demands and busy work periods
- Confident and able to work on own initiative and with limited supervision
- Secondment experience preferred

**What is in it for me?**
- A competitive salary and discretionary yet always payable bonus structure
- Corporate benefits
- Amazing office location in the heart of London
- Become a part of a dynamic team of work-hard-play-hard professionals who know how to deliver great financial returns and celebrate their successes
- Flat management structure with the opportunity to learn from the best in their field
- An opportunity to get more involved, take more responsibility and progress fast within your career
- Not 'just a number’ type of role. Feel your potential - have a real say and contribute to the bottom line.


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