Our highly regard client in Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel who is experienced in banking and finance (in particular, corporate bilateral, syndicated lending, structured lending such as real estate finance, cash management etc.)
This role sits within a well-established function supporting activities and transactions across the UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice, support complex transactions, and work closely with key stakeholders across the business.
Essential Skills/Experience
* Qualified lawyer (England or equivalent) with strong experience in banking and finance law
* Demonstrable experience across corporate and structured lending transactions
* Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to financing within a banking environment
* Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice
* Proven stakeholder management and relationship‑building capabilities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Core Responsibilities
* Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of financing matters
* Support corporate lending transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, as well as structured finance (real estate, fund, infrastructure and leveraged finance)
* Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation, including facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, term sheets and legal opinions
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
* Contribute to legal policy development, governance processes and risk management
Benefits
* A highly competitive salary
* Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16445)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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