Transactional Lawyer - Private Credit

Transactional Lawyer – Direct Lending & Private Credit The Firm: A private markets investment firm with exposure across private equity, private credit and real estate is seeking a transactional lawyer to join its Investment Team as Deal Counsel. The role will focus primarily on direct lending transactions across the UK and Europe, with additional exposure to the firm's broader private credit strategies. This is an opportunity to work closely with investment professionals, combining technical legal expertise with commercial input into the structuring, negotiation and execution of investments. The Role: As part of the Investment Team, you will provide legal advice throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial assessment and term-sheet negotiation through due diligence, documentation, completion and ongoing portfolio management. Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on the structuring, negotiation and execution of UK and European direct lending transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate term sheets, commitment documentation, facility agreements, security documents, guarantees, intercreditor agreements and related transaction documents, alongside external counsel.
• Coordinate legal due diligence, evaluate findings and ensure material issues are addressed through transaction structuring, documentation or conditions to funding.
• Manage and work alongside external counsel across relevant jurisdictions, providing clear instructions and overseeing advice, documentation, costs and transaction timetables.
• Provide concise input on legal risks and outstanding negotiation points for investment approval processes.
• Support transactions across the wider private credit platform.
• Work with the wider legal, tax and compliance functions on transaction-specific issues, including investment restrictions, conflicts and cross-border considerations. Candidate Profile:
• Approximately 3–5 years' PQE, ideally qualified in England & Wales.
• Strong transactional experience gained within a recognised banking and finance, leveraged finance or private credit practice, or a relevant in-house investment platform.
• Hands-on experience advising on direct lending, ideally involving private credit funds or alternative lenders.