Asset finance lawyer (F/H)

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description

You join as a lawyer the «Assets» team of the legal department financing of Natixis, dedicated to the activities of structured financing of transport (aviation), real estate, infrastructures (projects) and energy transition (energy and raw materials). You advise, as required, the business lines in charge of these activities and, in particular, the operational ones based in Paris, London and Dubai. As such, you interact with your internal clients, the business managers of origination, portfolio and distribution, the agent pole, the middle office/back office teams, as well as with the other internal partners of your clients (compliance, green hub, taxation...), your peers in the legal department, your counsel (lawyers, notaries, etc.), and external clients.

Your daily tasks are:

• Facilitate the fulfilment of your clients' requests by proposing solutions, while carrying out your mission to control legal risks for the bank;
• Provide pragmatic advice with high added value, communicate it (and possibly defend it) effectively;
• Participate in the structuring of operations, negotiation and/or review of legal documentation necessary for their implementation, their evolution or distribution, in relation to law firms and mainly in English law (e.g.: confidentiality agreements, credit agreements, sub-participations in risks/cash, personal and real collateral);
• Participate in the life of the pole “Assets” (fostering the exchange of good practices and team spirit) and contributing to legal working groups or projects outside transactions in the Legal Department.

You work in an international environment, within a community of experts that places excellence, impact and collective action at the heart of everything it does.

#TransformaveFinance

This position is based in Paris with the option to work remotely.

As a top employer, we put our employees at the centre of our attention. Internal mobility, career development and training allow you to grow and develop throughout your career.

You work in a hybrid, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

You also have the opportunity to commit yourself to society and causes that are close to your heart through our corporate foundation.

About the recruitment process

You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting with our business experts (manager, team member or business line).

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Company Description

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.

Our teams of experts in close to 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.

As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch Ratings: A+, R&I: A+).

Job Description

You join as a lawyer the «Assets» team of the legal department financing of Natixis, dedicated to the activities of structured financing of transport (aviation), real estate, infrastructures (projects) and energy transition (energy and raw materials). You advise, as required, the business lines in charge of these activities and, in particular, the operational ones based in Paris, London and Dubai. As such, you interact with your internal clients, the business managers of origination, portfolio and distribution, the agent pole, the middle office/back office teams, as well as with the other internal partners of your clients (compliance, green hub, taxation...), your peers in the legal department, your counsel (lawyers, notaries, etc.), and external clients.

Your daily tasks are:

• Facilitate the fulfilment of your clients' requests by proposing solutions, while carrying out your mission to control legal risks for the bank;
• Provide pragmatic advice with high added value, communicate it (and possibly defend it) effectively;
• Participate in the structuring of operations, negotiation and/or review of legal documentation necessary for their implementation, their evolution or distribution, in relation to law firms and mainly in English law (e.g.: confidentiality agreements, credit agreements, sub-participations in risks/cash, personal and real collateral);
• Participate in the life of the pole “Assets” (fostering the exchange of good practices and team spirit) and contributing to legal working groups or projects outside transactions in the Legal Department.

You work in an international environment, within a community of experts that places excellence, impact and collective action at the heart of everything it does.

#TransformaveFinance

This position is based in Paris with the option to work remotely.

As a top employer, we put our employees at the centre of our attention. Internal mobility, career development and training allow you to grow and develop throughout your career.

You work in a hybrid, inclusive and collaborative working environment.

You also have the opportunity to commit yourself to society and causes that are close to your heart through our corporate foundation.

About the recruitment process

You will be contacted by one of our recruiters before meeting with our business experts (manager, team member or business line).

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Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience

About you: If you recognize yourself in the following description, you are made to work with us!

You have a higher education and at least 6 years of experience as an operational lawyer in structured finance within the legal department of a business bank or an internationally renowned law firm. You have worked on issues in the field of structured financing of tangible assets.

You are proficient in:
• French law on obligations and securities;
• The banking and financial law applicable in France;
• Financing contracts in LMA format (English law).

You have excellent relationships, a very good listening ability, you are
• Strong analytical and synthetic skills;
• Pragmatic;
• Motivated by novelty;
• Excellent communicator, both in writing and speaking.

You have a C1 level of English.



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