Simmons & Hanbury are exclusively mandated on a search for a junior or mid-level Banking & Finance lawyer to join a leading international bank. The role will work alongside three experienced in-house lawyers who will be great to learn from and collaborate with. They are open to candidates who are looking to make their first move in-house or those who trained at another financial institution. The role will be working from their Central London office four days a week with the option to work from home one day per week.
Key responsibilities
* Provide legal support on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including syndicated lending, bilateral loans, trade finance and real estate finance
* Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation, security agreements, and related contracts.
* Advise on regulatory requirements and market standards affecting banking operations.
* Support the business on cross-border matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
* Contribute to legal risk management and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
* Work closely with colleagues across the bank as part of a small, collaborative, and high-performing legal team.
Experience requirements
* Qualified lawyer in the UK with 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience.
* Strong technical expertise in banking and finance law, gained within a leading law firm or financial institution.
* Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle a variety of financing structures.
* Experience advising on regulatory considerations relevant to banking would be advantageous.
* Desire to learn and develop under the guidance of an experienced and highly supportive manager.
Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.
About Simmons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.