Private Credit Lawyer (London)
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Occupation TypeSolicitors and lawyers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£51,600
(£26.46 per hour)
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Description
Position Title: Private Credit Lawyer (London)
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Summary/Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is a global credit rating agency with a mission to set new standards of excellence, integrity and transparency and to become the trusted alternative in credit ratings. The market leader in private credit, KBRA is now inviting applications from motivated, self-starting funds or securitisation lawyers to join its growing European business and work on private credit transactions across Europe, the UK and the US. The position will be based in our London office.
About The Job
You will play an important role in the rating process, working across a wide range of fund investment and securitisation transactions and assessing and articulating the credit impact of deal structure, documentation and other legal considerations. Key responsibilities will include:
Unique among rating agencies, the members of KBRA’s Ratings Legal team work alongside ratings analysts to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures. As integral members of the credit ratings groups they support, they contribute to research reports and methodology development and engage in investor outreach. Ultimately, the lawyers in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of KBRA’s ratings.
About You
Entity: Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: London, United Kingdom
Summary/Overview
Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) is a global credit rating agency with a mission to set new standards of excellence, integrity and transparency and to become the trusted alternative in credit ratings. The market leader in private credit, KBRA is now inviting applications from motivated, self-starting funds or securitisation lawyers to join its growing European business and work on private credit transactions across Europe, the UK and the US. The position will be based in our London office.
About The Job
You will play an important role in the rating process, working across a wide range of fund investment and securitisation transactions and assessing and articulating the credit impact of deal structure, documentation and other legal considerations. Key responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing financing documents and relevant fund- and/or asset-level documents
- Identifying the potential credit impact of transaction structures and deal documents
- Coordinating with rating analysts on relevant legal issues
- Participating in rating committees
- Supporting the analytical team with the preparation of KBRA’s market-leading ratings and research reports
Unique among rating agencies, the members of KBRA’s Ratings Legal team work alongside ratings analysts to identify, evaluate, and articulate key legal and credit features and risks in transaction structures. As integral members of the credit ratings groups they support, they contribute to research reports and methodology development and engage in investor outreach. Ultimately, the lawyers in Ratings Legal serve as an important safeguard for ensuring the quality, accuracy, timeliness and consistency of KBRA’s ratings.
About You
- Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years post-qualification experience in fund finance, fund formation and/or structured finance
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as to collaborate effectively with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to work on multiple transactions simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining standards
- A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
- Competitive benefits and paid time off
- Pension plan
- Educational and professional development financial assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK is located at Augustine House, Austin Friars, London, EC2N 2HA, United Kingdom.