Legal Counsel - Private Credit

Triple PointLondon, England, United Kingdom · Posted 1 month ago

Full-timeEst. 120,000 GBP

Description

Since 2004, we’ve been bringing investment ideas to life and connecting capital with the right people and opportunities. Today, we manage more than £2.5 billion for a broad range of investors across five key investment strategies: Private Credit, Social Housing, Clean Heat, Energy and Venture. These strategies underpin the innovative range of investments we offer to both private (retail) and institutional clients.

There are 230+ employees at Triple Point, all committed to leaving the world demonstrably better than we found it. That’s why we’re a certified B Corp, signed up to the Principles for Responsible Investment, and were named a Sunday Times 'Best Place to Work 2025 & 2026'.

If this sounds like an environment where you would flourish, then read on…

The Function & Team

The Legal team provides clear, pragmatic advice that supports Triple Point’s ambitions and protects its interests. Working in close partnership with investment, finance, risk and operational teams, the team enables commercially sound decision-making while ensuring appropriate governance and risk management.

Role Summary

As Legal Counsel, you will be a trusted adviser to Triple Point’s Private Credit business. You will play a central role in structuring, negotiating and executing a broad range of lending and financing transactions. Working closely with Origination, Credit, Portfolio Management, Finance and senior stakeholders, you will provide commercially focused legal advice that enables informed investment decisions, protects investor capital and supports the continued growth of Private Credit.

The role provides exposure across SME Debt Finance, Corporate Lending, Property Development Finance, Specialty Finance and Funds Finance, supporting new originations, refinancings, restructurings and portfolio management throughout the lending lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Execution & Advisory

Act as a trusted legal adviser throughout the transaction lifecycle, from origination through to execution and completion.
Draft, negotiate and execute facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documentation and guarantees.
Review and advise on ancillary legal documentation, including sale and purchase agreements, hold harmless letters and non-disclosure agreements.
Review and negotiate acquisition finance and refinancing documentation.

Portfolio Management & Ongoing Lending

Draft and negotiate amendments, waivers, consents, covenant resets, reservation of rights letters, security releases and restructuring documentation.
Support refinancings, restructurings, recoveries and enforcement strategies where appropriate.

Risk Management & Governance

Identify, communicate and manage legal and commercial risks in a practical, solutions-focused manner.
Ensure lending documentation remains robust, enforceable and aligned with market practice.
Oversee Companies House filings, perfection of security and post-completion requirements.
Develop legal precedents and templates, and share knowledge across the business.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Build trusted relationships across Private Credit and the wider Triple Point business.
Manage relationships with external counsel, borrowers and advisers.
Champion continuous improvement and high performance within the Legal team.

Experience

Essential

Qualified and experienced Solicitor in England & Wales with extensive PQE and a current practising certificate.
Strong experience advising on lending and financing transactions, gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal team within a financial institution, investment manager or private credit fund.
Strong working knowledge of facility agreements, security documentation and intercreditor arrangements.
Experience supporting the full transaction lifecycle, from origination through execution to ongoing portfolio management.
Excellent commercial judgement, with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.

Desirable

Experience advising private debt funds or alternative lenders.
Experience supporting restructurings, refinancings and distressed situations.
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Leverage Finance, Corporate Lending, Funds Finance, Property Development Finance or Specialty Finance.

Personal Qualities

Commercially minded, with strong judgement and pragmatism.
Builds trusted relationships with investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced transactional environment with competing priorities.
Takes ownership, delivers high-quality work and can be relied upon to meet deadlines.
Strong negotiation and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborative, positive and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Maintains excellent attention to detail while focusing on practical, commercial outcomes.
Demonstrates curiosity about developments across the Private Credit market and wider financial services sector.

IT Packages / Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
DocuSign
Harvey (AI-powered legal platform)

Why Join us?

You’ll join a talented, collaborative team in a connected environment where ideas and initiative are valued.
Be part of a growing and innovative team.
We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and genuine opportunities for growth and progression.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

At Triple Point, high performance means living our values every day:

Stay Curious.
Be Generous.
Take Thoughtful Action.
Pull Together.
Own It.

In line with our values Stay Curious and Take Thoughtful Action every employee has access to AI tools to enhance their work. We see technology as a co-pilot, helping us improve efficiency and insight while keeping decisions grounded in thoughtful human judgement.

Triple Point offers a wealth of benefits including a contributory pension, hybrid/flexible working and ongoing learning and development opportunities. Check out our comprehensive list of benefits HERE.

Apply today for further information!

Triple Point is dedicated to providing fair and equal opportunities for all individuals, including both current and potential employees. Discrimination of any kind based on factors such as age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, or marital status is not tolerated by the company.

Our aim is to create a welcoming and diverse work environment where people from all walks of life feel valued and supported. We actively encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for job vacancies and become part of our team.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

You can find a link to our candidate privacy notice HERE.