THE SEARCH:
Altus Partners have been retained with a growing ESG Investment Management firm that is looking to bring on a Head of Legal / General Counsel to join them in the London office. The business was founded in 2021 with a focus to on climate change by restoring specific ecosystems through carbon reduction. The organisation is led by a team of professionals across leading Global institutions. The business looks to finance and support the highest-priority carbon offset projects. The investment strategy of the business is underpinned by natural climate solutions, where conservation projects include global assets.
THE ROLE:
As part of a growing team, you will lead and undertake legal involvement in support of in the entire investment lifecycle and related activities. The business requires the expertise of a skilled transactional M&A Lawyer to manage the business's commercial and asset contracting. As a critical hire to the business, you will report to the CEO and independently serve as the primary legal contact for all external and internal stakeholders. This opportunity will suit a Lawyer with experience in M&A transactions with an appreciation for climate change.
Work closely with the investment team by providing legal counsel on respective investment opportunities.
Contributing to the legal sections of Investment documents, which extends to drafting/reviewing governing documents
Legal, due diligence, merger agreements, SPAs, ancillary documents, confidentiality agreements, shareholders agreements and deal-related documents
Agreements with investors: drafting/reviewing side letters and contracts formalizing partial and complete exits from investments and secondary sales between the investors
Agreements with portfolio assets: reviewing transaction documents formalizing the business investments
Regulatory: maintain an overview of business marketing activities and registration with the regulator
Coordination of local counsel in various jurisdictions
Collaboration with investment, finance, and operations teams for the provision of legal counsel
THE REQUIREMENTS:
Undergraduate Qualification/ in Law
3 - 6 years PQE (in an investment/ M&A environment)
Legal right to practice in England and Wales
In-House M&A Experience is essential, and Investment Management or Carbon / ESG/ Sustainability background experience is preferred but not required.
Strong understanding of the financial regulatory regime
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with others in a small team
Professional interest in Climate Change, and natural conservation will distinguish you as a candidate.
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