Full Time Director, MIS Legal Counsel Jobs, in Clifford Capital - Maukerja

Position Overview:

Clifford Capital is looking for a high-calibre, commercially astute Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal team. This is a unique opportunity to:

•Work on complex, cross-border capital markets and securitisation transactions

•Partner closely with origination, structuring, and Markets teams

•Gain exposure to innovative financing structures and infrastructure assets globally

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for a lawyer who thrives in execution-driven environments.

Why Join Us

•Work on high-impact, cross-border infrastructure financing deals

•Collaborate with market-leading professionals across legal and business teams

•Gain exposure to diverse asset classes and innovative capital structures

•Be part of a high-performing, collaborative, and purpose-driven organisation

Key Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the following:

Lead Transaction Execution

•Drive legal execution across capital markets, securitisation, and asset-backed financing transactions

•Partner with deal teams from structuring through closing to ensure smooth, timely completion

•Review and negotiate transaction documentation with precision and commercial focus

Provide Strategic Structuring Advice

•Advise on transaction structuring, risk allocation, and enforceability

•Translate complex legal considerations into practical, business-aligned solutions

Own Documentation & Negotiation

•Draft and negotiate a wide spectrum of documentation, including:

• NDAs, term sheets, mandate letters
• Securitisation and structured finance documents
• ISDA and derivatives documentation (where relevant)

Support Risk Transfer & Hedging Strategies

•Advise on credit risk transfer solutions, including insurance, participations, and derivatives

•Support secondary market and portfolio-related transactions

Drive Risk Management & Due Diligence

•Identify and assess key legal, regulatory, and jurisdictional risks

•Support mitigation strategies and escalate critical issues proactively

Collaborate Across Stakeholders

•Work closely with internal teams across deal, risk, compliance, and operations

•Manage external counsel efficiently while maintaining quality and cost discipline

Enhance Legal Processes

•Contribute to precedent development and documentation standardisation

•Support the continuous improvement of legal frameworks and processes

Requirements:

Experience

•5–8 years PQE from a top-tier law firm, bank, or financial institution

•Strong experience in capital markets, securitisation, structured finance, or derivatives

•Proven track record in executing complex financing transactions

•Exposure to ISDA and derivatives documentation is a plus

Capabilities

•Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

•Strong commercial judgment and risk awareness

•Ability to operate effectively under tight timelines

•Experience working with trading desks or structuring teams is advantageous

Personal Attributes

•Proactive, solutions-oriented, and adaptable

•Strong communicator with stakeholder management skills

•Collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced environments