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Vice President - Corporate (Legal)

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PJT Partners

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be English or US law qualified with 2-6 years PQE, M&A/capital markets experience, strong negotiation, analytical, prioritization, organization, and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • You will advise business groups and clients on transactions, provide legal support for corporate functions, and counsel senior management on various legal matters.

Requirements

  • English or US law qualified
  • 2-6 years PQE, with relevant experience from a leading international law firm or in-house at a leading financial institution or corporate
  • M&A and Capital markets experience preferred
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Strong analytical, prioritisation and organisation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • This individual will work closely with and advise each of the PJT Partners business groups and work directly with clients of the Company in providing transactional support.
  • Outside of transactional work, the role also involves providing legal coverage and advice for the Company’s Corporate functions and Company-wide initiatives and directly advising the senior management of PJT Partners and other senior stakeholders on various legal matters.
  • This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in broadening their general corporate law skill-set and who can work well independently and as part of a team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Vice President - Corporate (Legal).

Where is the position located?

The position is located in London.

What are the qualifications required for this role?

Candidates must be English or US law qualified with 2-6 years of PQE, and relevant experience from a leading international law firm or in-house at a financial institution or corporate.

Is M&A and Capital markets experience preferred for this role?

Yes, M&A and Capital markets experience is preferred.

What soft skills are necessary for this position?

Strong negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong analytical, prioritisation, and organisation skills are necessary.

What type of work will this role involve?

The role involves providing transactional support, legal coverage for Corporate functions, and advising senior management and stakeholders on various legal matters.

Is this a position suitable for someone looking to broaden their general corporate law skill-set?

Yes, this position is a great opportunity for someone interested in broadening their general corporate law skill-set.

Does PJT Partners have a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity?

Yes, PJT Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various protected categories.

How should candidates submit their application?

Candidates should ensure that their resume/CV is submitted in PDF format.

Is the company open to hiring individuals with arrest and/or conviction records?

Yes, PJT Partners will consider qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable law.

What kind of company culture does PJT Partners promote?

PJT Partners fosters an inclusive culture that welcomes differing perspectives and beliefs.

Is prior experience in a financial institution or corporate necessary?

Yes, relevant experience from a leading financial institution or corporate is required.

What is PJT Partners known for?

PJT Partners is known for being a global advisory-focused investment bank providing a wide array of strategic advisory services.

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PJT Partners

Finance
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2015
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

PJT Partners is a premier global advisory-focused investment bank. Our team of senior professionals delivers a wide array of strategic advisory, shareholder advisory, restructuring and special situations and private fund advisory and fundraising services to corporations, financial sponsors, institutional investors, alternative investment managers and governments around the world. We offer a unique portfolio of advisory services designed to help our clients achieve their strategic objectives. PJT Partners began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “PJT” on October 1, 2015. We have world-class franchises in each of the areas in which we compete:Strategic AdvisoryOur team of leading professionals delivers innovative solutions to highly complex challenges across mergers and acquisitions, strategic advisory and capital markets advisory. Through PJT Camberview, our industry leading shareholder advisory business, we provide investor-led advice to public company boards and management teams around the globe on shareholder engagement, complex corporate governance matters, activism and more. Restructuring and Special SituationsOur Restructuring and Special Situations business is one of the world’s leading advisors in restructurings and recapitalizations, both in and out of court, around the globe. With expertise in highly complex capital structure challenges, we advise companies, creditors and financial sponsors on liability management and related capital raise transactions including exchanges, recapitalizations, reorganizations, debt repurchases and distressed mergers and acquisitions. PJT Park HillPJT Park Hill, our leading global alternative asset advisory and fundraising business, provides private fund advisory and fundraising services for a diverse range of investment strategies. Moreover, PJT Park Hill is the only group among its peers with top-tier dedicated private equity, hedge fund, real estate and secondary advisory groups.