Mirova

Transaction Lawyer - Mirova

MirovaParis, France 🇫🇷

Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Hybrid

Expertise & Skills

Private EquityExpert
Transaction AdvisoryExpert
EnglishExpert
Legal AnalysisProficient
Team CollaborationProficient

Job description

Company Description

Mirova is an entrepreneurial structure and management company dedicated to impact investing. It develops efficient investment solutions for individual and institutional clients that accelerate the transformation of our economy towards a sustainable model. A pioneer in sustainable investment, Mirova became a société à mission (mission-led company) in 2020 and obtained B Corp certification.

Affiliated with Natixis Investment Managers, Mirova offers a global approach to responsible investment with solutions in various asset classes: equities, fixed income, multi-asset, infrastructure and renewable energies, natural capital, private equity, and social impact.

With €28.6 billion in assets under management at the end of 2021, Mirova has over 150 employees in Paris, London, Singapore, and Boston, with solid growth prospects in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Job Description

You will join Mirova's legal team as a transactional lawyer, supporting management teams in various fields such as private asset funds in Europe, Asia, and North America, or debt funds in emerging countries (mainly Africa, South East Asia, and LATAM). You'll work closely with management teams investing in areas like energy transition (Infra funds), natural capital, and private equity.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Attending fund investment committees and providing legal recommendations
  • Supporting investment teams to ensure all documentation is properly negotiated, structured, and documented
  • Accompanying and supporting the negotiation of transaction documents, instructing and managing external advice, including local counsel
  • Managing the transaction process, advising investment teams, and performing research or other tasks as requested
  • Assisting with improvements to legal processes and documentation, and supporting investment teams on new product ideas and sectors

You'll work in an international environment, in a community of experts focused on excellence, impact, and collective action.

#TransformativeFinance

This position is based in Paris with the ability to work remotely. As a Top Employer, we prioritize our people, offering internal mobility, career development, and training programs. You'll work in a hybrid, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

You'll also have the opportunity to engage with society and causes that matter to you through our corporate foundation.

About the recruitment process

You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting our business experts (manager, team member, or business line member).

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

  • Higher education with at least 7 years of experience in similar positions in a law firm or management company
  • Familiarity with Private Equity/Venture Capital and transaction advisory
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and very good listening ability
  • Known for team spirit
  • Analytical and rigorous
  • English proficiency at C1 level

If you recognize yourself in this description, you're made to work with us!