Job Description
* OverviewA wholesale banking institution is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its legal team supporting the bank’s trade finance and wholesale banking activities.The successful candidate will provide legal support across a range of transactional matters within trade finance and structured banking products, working closely with front office, risk, and operations teams.This role would suit a lawyer with approximately 5–7 years of relevant legal experience gained in private practice or in-house within a financial institution.Key Responsibilities
o Provide legal advice and transactional support across the bank’s trade finance and wholesale banking business lines.
o Draft, review and negotiate trade finance documentation, including:
+ Letters of credit
+ Guarantees
+ Receivables finance documentation
+ Structured trade finance agreements
o Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks relating to trade finance transactions.
o Support the structuring and execution of cross-border trade finance and wholesale banking transactions.
o Liaise with external counsel where required.
o Work closely with front office, risk, compliance and operations teams to ensure transactions are executed in line with legal and regulatory requirements.
o Assist in the development and maintenance of legal documentation templates and internal processes.
Candidate Profile
o Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another recognised jurisdiction.
o Around 5–7 years of legal experience, ideally within banking or finance.
o Experience advising on trade finance, structured trade finance or wholesale banking products.
o Strong drafting and negotiation skills relating to banking and finance documentation.
o Commercially minded with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.