Legal and Company Secretariat Department is responsible for ensuring that all legal and regulatory risks in the UK operations of Bank of China are identified, managed and mitigated, while good and efficient corporate governance is maintained and enhanced. As a Legal Counsel - Corporate Banking, you will be responsible for providing senior-level legal counsel to some of the Bank’s departments such as Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions. This is a full time permanent position. Key responsibilities Support with the Corporate Finance Unit business relationships and partnering, including acting as business partner lead and production of precedents and guidance notes to enhance team infrastructure Act as subject matter expert in advising Corporate Banking, Trade and Structured Finance Represent Legal and Company Secretariat Department where required at various Committees and working group meetings on the Bank’s finance and transactional matters, including those related to non-performing loans Assist in legal risk management and regulatory projects including drafting and implementation of relevant policies and procedures as needed Ensure timely reporting and escalation of legal risk and matters as required Collaborate with and manage external counsel as needed Supervise and guide junior and mid-level members of the Legal Team working on corporate finance and other matters Requirements Degree educated in Law Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, holding current practising certificate Demonstrated Banking (in-house) experience is essential which may include long term secondments or consultancy roles Solid experience in corporate and structured finance matters including leveraged transactions, asset finance (e.g. aviation), real estate finance, project finance and trade finance Experience advising on inter-bank lending transactions is desirable Experience of working with compliance is desirable Experience in report writing to executive management level Flexibility to apply legal expertise beyond Corporate Finance, with a willingness to support matters in areas such as commercial contracts, litigation, financial crime, cross-border issues, and Retail Banking Familiar with LMA precedents Background in/ or good knowledge of trade finance is preferred (e.g. knowledge of UCP 600, LCs (documentary, structured, standby), receivable purchase agreements, BAFT documentation and forfaiting) Understanding of insolvency laws and frameworks, including experience advising on restructuring or non-performing loan matters is preferable Background in/or good knowledge in financial services and experience of corporate governance matters and the UK regulatory framework Solid reviewing, drafting and negotiation skills Analytical skills Project management skills Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and accurately Solid stakeholder management skills Excellent organisational skills