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

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?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 OpportunityYou 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 ForThis 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 OfferA 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.An ideal opportunity for a lawyer making their first move in-house or an experienced transactional lawyer seeking greater ownership, visibility and commercial impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr