Legal Counsel - International Bank (3-5 PQE)

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a collaborative in-house legal team, advising on a varied portfolio of lending and financing transactions while supporting wider business and regulatory initiatives.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established international financial institution with a strong presence in the UK market. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join their London-based legal team, supporting a broad range of banking and finance activities across the business.

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising on a range of banking and finance transactions, identifying legal and regulatory risks and delivering practical solutions.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation, including facility agreements, term sheets and related transactional documents.
• Supporting transaction execution from inception through to completion.
• Working closely with front office and business stakeholders across Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions teams.
• Providing legal input on new products and business initiatives.
• Advising on commercial contracts and general legal matters across the organisation.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and helping to deliver training and guidance to stakeholders.
• Contributing to legal risk management, governance and policy-related projects.

Profile

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with strong banking and finance experience gained within private practice or an in-house financial services environment.

You will ideally have:

• Experience advising on general lending and banking transactions.
• Strong understanding of the UK banking and regulatory landscape.
• Familiarity with LMA-based documentation and financing structures.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.

Job Offer

Permanent Legal Counsel (3-5 PQE) position in London.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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