Head of Legal

Job DescriptionA unique opportunity has arisen for a Head of Legal to join a well-established and market leading Asset Based Lending provider based from their Sussex head office.Key responsibilities:Providing timely and commercial legal advice and transactional support in relation to The Company’s products and services, whether via documentation or other means, for both new and existing business;Drafting and preparing in-house finance documents, amendments, waivers, reservation of rights letters, and reviewing legal documentation (including confidentiality and other commercial agreements);Reviewing and agreeing non-core documentation including non-disclosure agreements, engagement letters, and fee estimates;Ownership of The Company’s legal documentation suite;Control document execution processes within company guidelines;Play an active role in the senior management team;Undertake legal reviews across the portfolio, to identify potential risks and inconsistencies;Opining on legal issues within credit proposal and proposed term sheet for both new and existing clients;Managing relationships with legal panel firms;conducting legal research; ensuring compliance with laws and regulations; maintaining precedent legal documentation; understanding the regulatory and legal climate and understanding of risk paradigm; being able to keep abreast of changes in law and regulation;identifying, managing and mitigating legal risk issues;Qualifications:Strong legal experience in a either a regional or City law firm; or in-house experience in an Asset Based Lending focused business or similar financial institution.Law degree (or equivalent qualification).Qualified to work as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales (or another recognised jurisdiction to be determined by the General Counsel from time to time), with a valid current practicing certificate being held.Other skills:Ability to build and maintain relationships and gain the trust of colleagues, advisers and customers;Ability to work as an integral part of a front-line deal team;Ability to lead a team, and support the development of junior colleagues;Strong and written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts and conclusions into intelligible commercial advice;Ability to manage and prioritise a varied caseload and achieve deadlines;Good all-round financial services knowledge;Adaptable self-starter; proactive and can-do approach to work;Reasonable IT knowledge – proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;Particular knowledge in using Excel for data analysis and comparisons will be advantageous;Excellent organisational skills;Ability to stay calm under pressure;Strong team working skills; andEnthusiastic and confident.The successful candidate will be rewarded with an exceptional basic salary and benefits package. Hybrid working arrangements are also available (3 days per week in the office).