Were looking for a Senior Legal Counsel- Treasury to join us in London
This role serves as an adviser providing insightful, accurate, effective and timely legal advice on leveraged finance and other debt related transactions including acquisition financings, refinancing transactions, new money capital market transactions and complex corporate reorganisations.
A successful person in this role will partner with the business to analyse complex legal issues to deliver successful transaction execution, mitigate risk and deliver business growth and performance through collaboration with the broader team in a global, dynamic and fast-paced organisation through effective management of the legal aspects of a wide range of financing transactions (including syndicated term loan financing, revolving credit facilities, high yield bonds, infrastructure financing, project financing, derivative transactions and the treasury related aspects of M&A transactions).
What will you be doing?
* Working in a global, entrepreneurial and highly dynamic and driven environment, focused on the highest standards of corporate finance execution and delivery.
* Working collaboratively in large, multi-jurisdictional teams involving experts in the wider Liberty Global Legal team (based across London, Amsterdam and Denver) and other Liberty Global functions including Treasury, M&A, Tax, Accounting/Finance, Reporting, and operational business teams.
* Responsibility for providing advice to and obtaining commercial input from the Treasury team as well as other Liberty Global functions.
* Partners with the business, identifying risk and escalating where appropriate (recommending mitigation strategies and implementing solutions).
* Stays up to date with legal developments, supports team in maintaining and developing know how, precedents and training materials.
* Day to day responsibility for managing the legal aspects of transactional activity, including advising on structuring, negotiation and execution of transaction documents, treasury related due diligence, managing external counsel and assisting with internal covenant compliance, investor queries and Treasury related aspects of external financial reporting.
* With appropriate external counsel support, assisting with drafting and negotiating relevant transaction documents, including term sheets, facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, note purchase agreements, offering memorandums, indentures, ESG provisions, commitment and fee letters, security documents, ISDAs, treasury aspects of shareholder agreements and share purchase agreements and intercompany agreements.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
* Degree level education / relevant professional qualifications in law.
* Excellent communication and project management skills.
* Solutions orientated and able to simplify complex matters.
* Self-sufficient, comfortable working autonomously as well as in cross-functional and cross-jurisdictional teams and proactive in proposing commercial solutions to clients and colleagues; acts as business adviser.
* Dynamic and proficient in managing multiple material matters at any one time - able to manage stress and to work calmly and quickly under pressure.
* Strong commercial acumen, together with the ability and credibility to form effective client relationships across all levels, including senior levels of management.
* Telecoms/infrastructure/media/tech experience is an advantage but not a requirement.
* Self-knowledge - ability to know own limits and to manage these.
* Strong moral/ethical convictions.
Whats in it for you?
* Competitive salary + Bonus where applicable.
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%.
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more and paid volunteering.
* Access to physical and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance.
* Access to our car benefit scheme.
* Professional development including upskilling, mentoring, and access to online learning.
* Great office and hybrid work environment.
* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team.
Who we are:
Join Liberty Global and Shape Tomorrows Connections Today!
Liberty Global is a dynamic team of veteran operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.
We prioritize diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If youre curious, resilient and have a limitless mindset, join our high-performing team.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. Were eager to hear from you, no matter your background.
This Direct Search is handled exclusively by Liberty Global. We kindly ask agencies not to send applications and we dont offer compensation for unsolicited CVs.
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