Banking and Trade Finance Senior Associate/Partner

Lipson Lloyd-Jones; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Partner in London to join their Banking and Finance team. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in trade finance, including responsibilities related to secured and unsecured lending, compliance with banking regulations, and an understanding of trade finance insurance. Strong business cultivation skills are desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of post-qualification experience in trade finance.
• Experience with bilateral and syndicated secured and unsecured lending.
• Understanding of regulatory capital and insurance related to trade finance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on funding arrangements as part of the Banking and Finance team.
• Handle trade finance and banking regulation compliance matters.
• Cultivate business from clients and strong contacts in the industry.

Skills

Trade Finance

Banking Regulation

Compliance

Money Laundering Regulations

Sanctions Work

Job description

THE FIRM

A leading UK and international law firm.

THE ROLE

Within the Banking and Finance team in London which advises on a wide range of funding arrangements.

The team acts for borrowers and lenders, including international banks and commodities companies.

ABOUT YOU

A Senior Associate, or Partner with experience in Trade Finance in handling bilateral and syndicated secured and unsecured lending, trade finance, banking regulation and compliance, money laundering regulations and sanctions work.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8pqe in trade finance, letters of credit, receivables financing and an understanding of regulatory capital and how insurance and non-payment insurance is used.

While a following is not essential, the ideal candidate will have strong contacts in this arena paired with the ability to cultivate business from the firm's and their own clients.