Legal Counsel

Job Title: Legal CounselContract Type: Permanent, full-timeLocation: London, St Paul’sDepartment: Group LegalWhat the Hiring Manager says….‘This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing legal team and collaborate with stakeholders globally across different business areas. You will develop your technical legal skills while also gaining a well-rounded commercial understanding of the processes and strategies that contribute to the success of a fast-paced, growing business like ICG. You will use great communication skills, initiative and proactivity to drive forward our legal and business objectives and become a trusted adviser at ICG.’Summary of our opportunityICG is searching for an energetic team player to join the ICG group legal team as a junior legal counsel. The legal counsel will work closely with the growing in-house group legal team on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters across the business. We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge and will be keen to build an internal network.The role will be based in ICG’s London office, but flexible working arrangements are in place.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:Draft documents for, review and manage a wide range of corporate matters (e.g. reorganisations, share/asset transfers, funding)Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including terms and conditions and supply contractsDevelop and maintain ICG standard approach and clausesAgree, draft and/or review intra-group arrangementsAssess the regulatory framework applicable to the group, including assisting with anti-trust mattersActing as legal point person for projects across the group, including advising the business with expansion into new markets globally and assessing legal and commercial riskAssistance with ESG legal matters (an appetite to learn, rather than prior expertise in this area is fine)Potential to assist deal-sideKey Requirements/ QualificationsYou will have demonstrable experience of:Private practice trained, with 1 – 4 years of post qualification experience*Excellent technical legal skills including high attention to detailExperience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contractsExperience of corporate, commercial and/or funds lawStrong academicsAbility to work individually and within a teamPrevious in-house experience helpful, but not a pre-requisiteOur Global Benefits Framework is centered around these 3 key attributes:Wellbeing – Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.While years of experience are a helpful guide, we want to emphasise that we will consider all applications that meet the role requirements. We are committed to evaluating all applications that meet the role requirements, regardless of the number of years of experience.Inclusion is one of ICG’s key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG’s performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr…