The Client
A leading banking group is seeking a 2-5PQE* general finance lawyer with expertise in trade finance lawyer to join its London based team. This role is ideal for a legal professional looking to broaden their expertise beyond one area of financing and gain exposure to a diverse range of legal matters.
The Role
You will provide expert advice on a range of finance and non-finance matters, supporting the bank’s lending activities across multiple jurisdictions.
This is a fantastic opportunity to report into the executive committee and engage with senior stakeholders across the business and play a strategic role in the bank’s growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on finance transactions including project financing, trade and receivables financing, supply contract reviews, ISDAs, GMRAs and NDAs.
- Advising on commercial law, corporate governance etc.
- Managing legal risk and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating bank standard form loan agreements, security documents, and related financing instruments and reviewing the underlying due diligence reports.
- Collaborating closely with the treasury, business, credit, risk, and product teams to support business objectives
- Horizon scanning to monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments
- Managing relationships with external counsel when required
The Successful candidate
- Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 2-5 years'* PQE
- Background in a leading law firm or in-house at a financial institution
- Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Must be willing to learn and adapt to working in the specific areas outlined above and any other lending products or areas the bank expands into.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
*Please note that candidates with the relevant experience outside of the above mentioned PQE level would be considered for this position