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Location: London (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
A leading financial institution is seeking a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with approximately 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, trained at a top 50 UK law firm. Prior in-house experience is not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide legal support across a broad range of banking and commercial matters, including but not limited to:
• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with third-party suppliers, incorporating GDPR and DORA provisions where appropriate
• Preparing and reviewing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Advising on property finance matters and developing legal expertise in:
o Project finance
o Trade and receivables finance
o Islamic finance
o Lombard loans
o Secondary market participations (funded and risk)
o BAFT trade risk participations
o ISDA and GMRA documentation
This is a generalist role, not confined to a single area of banking law. The appointed individual must be willing to expand their knowledge and adapt to working across all of the bank’s lending products and areas of legal operation.
Candidate Profile:
• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with circa 1–3 years’ PQE
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in commercial contracts
• Demonstrable interest in banking and finance law, with the flexibility to take on a broad remit
• Proven ability to manage transactions and provide timely, practical legal advice
• Capable of working effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel (both UK-based and international)
• Able to update and maintain standard legal documentation in line with regulatory and business requirements
• Commercially aware, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Additional Requirements:
• A proactive approach to legal developments and industry trends
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Banking, Financial Services, and Law Practice
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