Peerpoint

About the Company

The ambitions of lawyers and businesses are ever-evolving. With the full backing of A&O Shearman and its global network, we find bespoke talent solutions that drive meaningful impact – for lawyers’ careers and businesses alike. Our comprehensive understanding of each is our differentiator, enabling us to deliver outcomes that are unrivalled. We have offices in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. Perfectly tailored legal interim expertise From Europe to the Middle East to Asia Pacific, we can connect you to our global panel of 400+ lawyers. Whether it’s filling management roles or long-term leave gaps, managing major transactions or regulatory change projects, we’ll match you with the highest caliber of consultants. All of our lawyers are carefully selected from top-tier private practice and cover every major specialism across most industries. By working closely with you to understand your needs, we’ll make sure we find a lawyer who’s the perfect fit. Progressive legal careers A legal consultancy career with Peerpoint is unmatched in the market. At Peerpoint, you decide how, when and where you work. Whether you’re looking for a short-term assignment with A&O Shearman or a six-month placement with one of our clients, you’ll have the pick of the best assignments and an assortment of challenges, across sectors and geographies. And whatever your talents, successes or ambitions, you’ll have all the support and resources you need to develop your career, grow your experience and enrich your potential. If you are a lawyer looking for the next step in your career, get in touch. Content on this page is general information only and not advice: https://www.allenovery.com/en-gb/global/legal-notices (to be updated)

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Peerpoint

Job Title

Legal Consultant - Real Estate Finance (5-10 PQE)

Job Description

**Job Title** Legal Consultant – Real Estate Finance (5‑10 PQE) **Role Summary** Deliver lender‑side real estate finance legal support for senior‑level assignments and client transactions. Provide drafting, negotiation, and transaction management across commercial real estate debt, warehouse lending, securitisation and asset‑management contexts. Operate independently within client or partner‑led projects, building relationships and ensuring high‑quality service. **Expectations** - 5–10 years post‑qualification experience with a minimum of 2 years at a top‑tier real estate finance firm. - Recent in‑house experience at a leading financial services institution or corporate, or alternate exposure as a secondee. - Demonstrated ability to own a career, manage professional development, and operate effectively in a consulting structure. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills. - Strong commercial acumen, project‑management capability and resilience. - Full UK practising certificate (or equivalent) authorising the practice of law. **Key Responsibilities** - Draft and review lender‑side documentation: LOIs, mortgages, securities, term sheets, covenants, and ancillary agreements. - Negotiate terms and finalize transaction documents with borrowers, lenders, and other parties. - Coordinate transaction execution, including closing, compliance, and post‑closing administration. - Manage and mentor junior counsel or support staff, ensuring quality outputs. - Proactively identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks. - Build and maintain productive relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders. - Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory changes affecting real‑estate finance. **Required Skills** - In‑depth knowledge of lender‑side real estate finance law: mortgage, securitisation, warehouse lending, and asset‑management structures. - Advanced drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills. - Strong project‑management and organisational ability. - Excellent written and verbal communication. - Commercial awareness and client‑service mindset. - Adaptability, resilience, and an autonomous working style. - Ability to transition smoothly into new environments and deliver high‑standard service. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified lawyer (law degree – LLB or equivalent). - UK practising certificate (or international equivalent authorised to practise in the UK). - No additional specific certification required, though knowledge of real‑estate finance regulations is essential.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

28-11-2025

Company Name

Peerpoint

Job Title

Legal Consultant - Leveraged Finance & Private Credit (5-8 PQE)

Job Description

**Job Title** Legal Consultant – Leveraged Finance & Private Credit (5‑8 PQE) **Role Summary** Provide high‑level legal advice on leveraged finance, private credit, and related structured finance matters to banks, asset managers, credit managers and alternative investment firms. Work on assignments of typically six months or longer, delivering transaction support, drafting, due diligence and negotiation for EMEA and pan‑European deals. **Expectations** - 5–8 years post‑qualification experience in leveraged finance at a top‑tier law firm. - Prior exposure to in‑house legal work at a financial services institution preferred. - Consultant mindset: flexible, professional, self‑directed, ability to transition quickly into new client environments. - Holds a UK practising certificate (or equivalent) and right to reside/work in the UK. - Comfortable with consultancy model differing from permanent employment. **Key Responsibilities** - Advise on leveraged and acquisition finance, high‑yield and infra‑lending transactions. - Draft and review financing documents, loan agreements, security instruments and ancillary security attachments. - Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment and structuring of private credit and direct lending deals. - Liaise with client legal teams and external stakeholders to negotiate transaction terms. - Support restructuring and special‑situation work for leveraged finance portfolios. - Provide specialist technical guidance on loan finance transactions for financial services and asset‑management clients. - Adapt to new client cultures and deliver an excellent standard of service throughout the engagement. **Required Skills** - In‑depth knowledge of leveraged finance, private credit/direct lending, structured and fund finance, fixed‑income special situations. - Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and transaction structuring abilities. - Experience with loan‑finance documentation, secured loan facilities, and secured financing regimes. - Excellent analytical, research and client‑service skills. - Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments and evolve client relationships. - Adaptability and a “consultant” approach to changing environments and priorities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified lawyer with a UK law degree (or equivalent) and successful admission to the bar. - UK practising certificate (or equivalent legal right to practice).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

02-12-2025

Company Name

Peerpoint

Job Title

Legal Consultant - Employment (5+ PQE)

Job Description

**Job Title** Legal Consultant – Employment (5+ PQE) **Role Summary** Provide senior employment law advice and support to multinational and industry‑specific clients on assignments typically exceeding six months. Work within a global practice environment, handling both contentious and non‑contentious matters, including cross‑border issues, investigations, M&A, policy development, and HR projects. **Expectations** - Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) at a top‑tier employment law firm. - Preferably prior in‑house legal experience with a leading financial services or corporate client. - Demonstrated consultant mindset: professional, flexible, adaptable, client‑focused. - Holding a current UK practising certificate (or equivalent). - Right to reside and work in the UK (no visa sponsorship). **Key Responsibilities** - Advise on employment matters: hiring, discipline, reorganisation, redundancies, awards, privacy, disability, health & safety, immigration, whistleblowing, PIP, and related statutory regimes. - Support global HR projects, policy drafting, and implementation across multiple jurisdictions. - Lead investigations and manage complex employment litigation, including disputes, tribunals and court actions. - Provide strategic counsel on employment‑related M&A, including due‑diligence and integration. - Develop and deliver client presentations, legal opinions, and documentation. - Act as the primary legal contact for assigned clients, building and maintaining strong relationships. - Keep abreast of legislative developments and provide proactive risk‑management advice. - Collaborate with A&O Shearman partners, support lawyers and internal teams on knowledge sharing and resource utilisation. **Required Skills** - Deep knowledge of common‑law and statutory employment law (UK, EU, US, APAC). - Cross‑border employment law expertise, including immigration and HR‑policy compliance. - Strong analytical, research and drafting skills. - Litigation management and negotiation experience. - Investigation and compliance assessment capabilities. - Excellent communication, client‑service and stakeholder‑management skills. - Comfortable working independently in a consultant role, managing time and priorities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified lawyer in the UK (LLB/Graduate Diploma, or recognized foreign qualification). - Current UK practising certificate (or equivalent authority). - Minimum 5 years PQE, preferably at a leading employment law practice. - Any additional relevant qualifications (e.g., CIPD, HR certifications) are an advantage.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

02-12-2025

Company Name

Peerpoint

Job Title

Legal Consultant - Funds and Asset Management (2-8 PQE)

Job Description

**Job Title** Legal Consultant – Funds & Asset Management (2–8 PQE) **Role Summary** Provide specialist legal advisory services to funds and asset‑management clients on a consulting basis. Deliver support across fund formation, distribution, regulatory compliance, and ongoing operational matters, typically in assignments of 6 months or longer. Work with corporate, alternative, and regulated platforms, leveraging deep knowledge of UK, European, and offshore jurisdictions. **Expectations** - 2–7 years post‑qualification experience (PQE) in a top‑tier law firm or equivalent in‑house role. - Practising certificate in the UK (or equivalent) with right to work. - Consultant mindset: professional, flexible, adaptable, and results‑oriented. - Ability to manage client expectations and deliver high‑quality work independently. **Key Responsibilities** - Draft, review, and negotiate fund formation documents (UCITS, AIFMD, FCA‑regulated structures). - Advise on distribution strategies, investor relations, and marketing regulatory compliance. - Assist with feeder‑fund setups, SPV creation, and fund restructuring (UK, Cayman, Luxembourg). - Support portfolio‑management and ESG initiatives, including return-on-investment assessment and risk mitigation. - Handle BAU tasks: redemptions, transfers, investor requests, investment memorandums, and investor documentation. - Provide regulatory and strategic advice for alternatives and other asset‑management portfolios. - Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring timely responses and client satisfaction. - Collaborate with partner and support teams on complex deals and knowledge sharing. **Required Skills** - In‑depth knowledge of funds & asset‑management law (UK, EU, Cayman Islands, Luxembourg). - Regulatory expertise: UCITS, AIFMD, FCA, ESG frameworks. - Strong drafting, negotiation, and client‑management abilities. - Project‑management skills: organisation, time‑management, and prioritisation. - Excellent written and oral communication. - Ability to work independently while collaborating with broader legal teams. **Required Education & Certifications** - Qualified solicitor (UK) or equivalent legal qualification. - Minimum 2 years PQE in funds or asset‑management boutique or top‑tier law firm. - Practitioner’s certificate allowing practice in the UK. - Preferably experience as an in‑house counsel for a financial institution, alternative investment vehicle, or asset manager.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

02-12-2025