Overview
Senior Legal Counsel, Global Banking (Commercial Real Estate Finance / Structured Finance). Based in London, UK. The role supports the UK and Europe Global Banking businesses, with a focus on the Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) lending business and Structured Finance (SF) products. The position will be either Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel depending on experience / PQE and reports to the Head of Legal, CIB Lending for UK and Europe.
Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice to the UK and Europe CREF and related GB businesses as well as relevant stakeholders.
* Advise on, draft and negotiate legal documents for GB transactions, engaging with and advising internal stakeholders.
* Manage external counsel on transactions including costs, quality and responsiveness of advice.
* Provide legal advice and training regarding new GB products and initiatives for the UK / Europe.
* Keep up to date with changes in law and regulation and assist with regulatory reform implementation.
* Identify, assess, manage, monitor, mitigate and report legal risks across GB in the UK / Europe.
* Support GB business teams with immaterial disputes as needed.
* Support Legal teams in other regions of the SCB network where required.
* Support and implement the vision, strategy and direction for the wider SCB Legal team.
* Support GB businesses in the UK / Europe and align with wider Group priorities and agenda.
* Assist the Head of Legal, CIB Lending for Europe in representing Legal in governance of GB related issues and ensuring effective management of legal matters across the UK and Europe GB businesses.
Skills and Experience
* English law qualified.
* Minimum 3+ years PQE with experience at a top-tier law firm; experience in a financial institution is desirable.
* Proven experience advising, negotiating and/or drafting:
o Cross-border bilateral and syndicated (LMA) loans; experience on UK and European CREF lending transactions is particularly relevant.
o Structured finance facilities, especially Loan on Loan / Back Leverage and securitisation structures.
o Experience of secondary loan trading and fronting structures is preferred but not essential.
* Knowledge of regulations affecting the listed products (e.g., UK/EU Securities Regulations, UK Real Estate Laws and Regulations).
* Commercial acumen and ability to understand and evaluate business requirements in managing legal risk.
* Willingness to work in a team environment while also working autonomously and efficiently managing workload.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
About Standard Chartered
We are an international bank that values diversity and inclusion and has a long-standing history of making a positive difference for clients and communities. We offer a purpose-driven environment and encourage employees to bring their unique talents to the organization.
What we offer
In line with our Fair Pay Charter, we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support wellbeing.
* Core retirement, medical, and life insurance with flexible and voluntary benefits where available.
* Time off including annual leave, parental/maternity leave, sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave, with a minimum of 30 days per year including holidays.
* Flexible working options based on home and office locations.
* Wellbeing support through platforms and programmes for resilience and mental health.
* Continuous learning culture with opportunities to reskill and upskill.
* Inclusive and values-driven environment where diversity is celebrated.
Additional information
London, England, United Kingdom. This role is classified at Director level and is a full-time employment opportunity.
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