VP, Legal, Debt Capital Markets (US)

About the role

We're looking for a Vice President, Legal, Debt Capital Markets with a strong foundation in complex asset and project financing transactions and demonstrated experience leading the legal execution of debt financings, project finance, asset finance and other strategic funding arrangements. You're comfortable problem solving and making decisions on complex legal and commercial matters with high levels of ambiguity, including effectively navigating cross-jurisdictional financing arrangements, lender negotiations and sophisticated financing structures. You are confident balancing legal risk with commercial objectives and are able to provide pragmatic advice.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in top-tier law firms, financial institutions and/or in-house legal roles (preferably working within, or for clients from, the AI, hyperscaler, digital infrastructure or technology industry and with exposure to complex financing transactions and corporate governance matters)
• Significant experience in complex corporate cross-jurisdictional transactions, including debt and equity fundraising, capital markets, venture debt, securitisation and corporate governance with an understanding of cross-border regulatory and structuring considerations
• Robust internal and external stakeholder management and communications skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior business leaders and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on holistic, entrepreneurial and fast-paced decision-making and work productivity
• Experience relevant for, and motivation to participate in, a growing legal function in a busy and exciting business

Skills

• Experience in digital infrastructure, AI infrastructure, hyperscalers or data centres
• Exposure to GPU financing or hardware financing structures
• Experience with asset-backed financing, securitisation or structured finance
• Familiarity with convertible debt or broader capital markets products
• Previous experience in a high-growth technology business or recent top tier law firm experience specialising in related financings

Benefits

This is not a typical 9am-5pm role - it requires accountability, adaptability and a commitment to excellence - but comes with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of the business, with the support of a generous employee benefits package.