Banking and Trade Finance Lawyer

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking an Associate with a focus on Banking and Finance. The successful candidate will handle trade finance and lending operations, ensuring compliance with banking regulations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in trade finance and familiarity with letters of credit and regulations. This role offers an opportunity to work with international lenders and commodities companies.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience in trade finance.
• Experience with letters of credit and receivables financing.
• Understanding of regulatory capital and use of insurance in lending.

Responsibilities

• Handle bilateral and syndicated secured and unsecured lending.
• Advise on compliance with banking regulations.
• Manage trade finance and money laundering regulations.

Skills

Experience in trade finance

Understanding of regulatory capital

Knowledge of banking regulation

Familiarity with sanctions work

Education

3PQE

Job description

Overview

THE FIRM

A leading UK and international law firm.

Role

Within the Banking and Finance team which advises on a wide range of funding arrangements. The team acts for borrowers and lenders, including international banks and commodities companies.

About you

An Associate with previous experience in Trade Finance to handle bilateral and syndicated secured and unsecured lending, trade finance, banking regulation and compliance, money laundering regulations and sanctions work.

Qualifications

• At least 3PQE with experience in trade finance, letters of credit, receivables financing and an understanding of regulatory capital and how insurance and non-payment insurance is used.

Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.