Interim Lawyer – Debt Investments

Strong corporate lending Lawyer to join an international investment organisation that plays a critical role in financing sustainable growth across emerging and frontier markets. Hybrid working in London for a period of 4 months.

Client Details

Our client is a long‑established development finance organisation with a mission to support sustainable private sector growth in emerging economies. Working in some of the most complex markets globally, they offer exposure to sophisticated transactions that genuinely contribute to economic and social development managing multi-billion pound investment portfolios across debt, equity, funds, and project finance.

Description

• Advising on the full lifecycle of debt investments, including structuring, negotiation, execution, syndication/mobilisation and portfolio management
• Partnering closely with investment teams to manage legal risk
• Project‑managing transaction workstreams
• Managing and instructing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
• Drafting and reviewing finance documentation (including LMA‑based agreements)
• Supporting ad‑hoc legal matters including NDAs and engagement letters

Profile

• Mid – Senior Lawyer qualified in England & Wales, Canada, South Africa, or New York

• Experience in a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or leading National / International Law Firm
• Proven record of handling complex lending transactions
• Experience advising lenders on deals in emerging markets
• Familiarity with LMA facility agreements, intercreditor arrangements and participation

Job Offer

• Day rate up to £950 via Umbrella
• Hybrid working in Central London
• Significant emerging markets lending exposure in a rare opportunity