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VP Legal (Private Capital/Transactions) - Global Financial FirmThe Stephen James Partnership • Charing Cross, Greater London, United Kingdom
VP Legal (Private Capital/Transactions) - Global Financial Firm

VP Legal (Private Capital/Transactions) - Global Financial Firm

The Stephen James Partnership • Charing Cross, Greater London, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Do you want to work directly with a market-leading private capital advisory business, advising on some of the most complex and high-profile transactions in the secondary market?



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A leading global financial advisory firm is seeking a commercially minded transactional lawyer to join its Legal team, supporting its highly regarded Private Capital Advisory business.



This is a unique opportunity to become embedded within a market-leading deal team, providing legal support across complex private capital transactions and working directly with senior stakeholders throughout the transaction lifecycle.



The successful candidate will act as a trusted legal adviser, supporting deals from initial mandate through to execution and closing. This is a role for a lawyer who enjoys being close to the business, understanding commercial objectives and providing practical, solutions-focused advice.



The Opportunity


You will have the opportunity to:



  • Work alongside a leading private capital advisory team in the global secondary market.


Gain exposure to complex GP-led and LP-led secondary transactions.


Partner directly with senior deal professionals and business leaders.


Take ownership of legal processes and help drive efficient transaction execution.




What They’re Looking For


This role will suit a commercially minded transactional lawyer who wants to move closer to the business and play a key role in deal execution.



The position would suit lawyers from a range of backgrounds, including:



  • Private Funds – experience advising sponsors, investors or private capital businesses on fund-related transactions, secondaries or restructurings.


M&A – strong transaction execution experience and the ability to manage complex deal processes.


Banking / Finance – experience supporting sophisticated financial transactions in a fast-paced environment.




The key requirement is a lawyer with strong commercial judgement, a proactive approach and the ability to operate as a trusted business partner.



What’s On Offer



  • A highly competitive six-figure base salary with an attractive bonus opportunity.


The opportunity to join a globally recognised advisory platform with a market-leading reputation.


Direct exposure to senior stakeholders and complex, high-value transactions. xwwtmva


An ideal opportunity for a lawyer making their first move in-house or an experienced transactional lawyer seeking greater ownership, visibility and commercial impact.



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