Director Senior Legal Counsel (Finance & Treasury) at Liberty Global

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advisory, Transaction Management, Documentation, Stakeholder Management, External Counsel Management, Risk Management, Continuous Improvement, Ad Hoc Projects, Drafting, Negotiation, Communication, Commercial Acumen, Proactive, Self-Sufficient, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Finance, Treasury

Industry

Services for Renewable Energy

Description

We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate Finance/Treasury The Senior Legal Counsel – Corporate Finance/Treasury will act as a trusted legal and commercial adviser to Liberty Global’s Finance Department. The role will support the structuring, negotiation and execution of complex financing transactions, ensuring these are delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with Liberty Global’s risk appetite and governance framework. This role offers exposure to high profile international transactions across the Group and the opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders, including Liberty Global Treasury, M&A, Regulatory, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax and external counsel. What will you be doing? Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice to on a broad range of financing and treasury matters, including high yield bonds, syndicated leveraged loans, vendor financing, intercompany loans, security /guarantees, derivatives and related documentation. Transaction Management: Lead and project manage the legal aspects of financing transactions from origination to completion, ensuring execution within agreed timelines and budgets. Documentation: Draft, review and negotiate financing, security and related legal documentation to secure the best possible commercial and legal terms for the Group. Stakeholder Management: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, including Treasury, M&A, Regulatory, Accounting, Financial Reporting and Tax teams, to ensure alignment and effective delivery of business objectives. External Counsel Management: Liaise with and manage external legal advisers, trustees and financial institutions, ensuring quality, consistency and value for money. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks in relation to financing arrangements and treasury operations and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures. Continuous Improvement: Keep abreast of legal, regulatory and market developments relevant to finance and treasury, providing proactive updates and practical guidance to internal stakeholders. Ad Hoc Projects: Support wider corporate projects, M&A activity, and internal restructuring initiatives as required. We tend to look for people with: Essential: Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or other common law jurisdiction) with significant post-qualification experience in a top-tier law firm and/or in-house legal department. Strong background in finance, treasury and corporate transactions, ideally with exposure to high yield bonds and/or syndicated leveraged loans. Experience advising on cross-border transactions within complex international group structures. Proven track record of managing multiple matters simultaneously and delivering outcomes under pressure. Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic, solution-oriented advice. Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills. Strong commercial acumen and credibility to influence senior stakeholders and external parties. Self-sufficient, proactive and confident operating both independently and within cross-functional teams. Telecoms, technology, infrastructure or media sector experience advantageous but not essential. Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management tools. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary + Bonus **where applicable** 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance Matched pension contribution up to 10% (UK only) Free public transport subscription (NL only) 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off Discounted gym and wellness memberships Access to our car benefit scheme Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team Who we are: Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services. Liberty Telecom delivers next-generation products through our advanced fibre and 5G networks, providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well- known brands such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo and Telenet. Liberty Growth is our $3bn investment portfolio of fast-growing businesses in content, tech, and infrastructure which includes stakes in ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series, as well brands such as Wyre, nexfibre, Egg and Believ. Liberty Services is our newest platform spearheaded by Liberty Blume, providing tech- enabled professional services to the Liberty Global Group and 3rd party businesses. Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of a vibrant, innovative group of companies driving value for shareholders, people and society. Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset, we’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background. Our Story We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology. Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures. With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond. We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia. Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series. Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence. And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet. OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK IS EXCITING, TOGETHER Privacy Policy The data included in the candidate account (eg. your name, e-mail address and CV; hereafter collectively “your data”) will be processed by Liberty Global as the Controller for the purposes of candidate selection, placement and employment. Your data can also be shared with Liberty Global plc and/or its majority owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Liberty Global Group”, “we” or “us”) and third party organizations providing recruitment, selection, placement and employment services. Such third parties will use candidate information only in connection with such services, and applicable law. Your data will be retained for the period of up to 1 year after closing the selection process, after which it will be deleted. You have: the right to access your data or ask for a copy of the personal data that we hold about you and, if such personal data is inaccurate or incomplete, to request the rectification, erasure or blocking of such personal data. You have the right to object to the processing; and the right to lodge a complaint at a supervisory authority or a court of law in accordance with applicable laws. If you wish to exercise your privacy rights or if you have any questions about our use of your data or about your privacy rights please contact: Peopleservices@Libertyglobal.com

Responsibilities

The Senior Legal Counsel will provide legal advice on financing transactions and manage the legal aspects from origination to completion. This includes drafting and negotiating documentation, managing external counsel, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.