Capital Markets Lawyer

Axiom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension

Professional development resources

Remote/Hybrid/Onsite depending on the

Job summary

Axiom seeks Capital Markets Lawyers to collaborate with clients across financial institutions, investment banks and other organisations. The role covers debt, equity and equity-linked transactions, securities offerings and listed-company matters, with emphasis on practical, business-focused advice.

Qualified UK lawyers or equivalents with UK capital-markets experience are invited. The firm supports remote, onsite or hybrid work depending on client needs and offers health benefits, pension and

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, or an equivalent overseas qualification with UK capital-markets experience, and right to work in the UK.
• Experience advising on capital markets areas including debt, equity, equity-linked, securities offerings, listed-company matters or corporate finance.
• Experience in private practice, in-house, on secondment or within a financial-services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, drafting, negotiation, stakeholder-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on a range of capital markets matters, including debt, equity and equity-linked transactions, securities offerings, financings and listed-company matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate capital-markets documentation, including offering documents, prospectuses, underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, engagement letters, disclosure materials and related transaction documents.
• Support transactions throughout their lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, disclosure, documentation, execution, closing and post-transaction requirements.
• Work closely with legal teams, bankers, issuers, finance, compliance, business stakeholders and external counsel to manage risk and deliver transactions efficiently.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Drafting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

We are currently seeking Capital Markets Lawyers to work with Axiom clients across financial institutions, investment banks and other organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on a range of capital markets matters, including debt, equity and equity-linked transactions, securities offerings, financings and listed-company matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate capital-markets documentation, including offering documents, prospectuses, underwriting agreements, purchase agreements, engagement letters, disclosure materials and related transaction documents.
• Support transactions throughout their lifecycle, including structuring, due diligence, disclosure, documentation, execution, closing and post-transaction requirements.
• Work closely with legal teams, bankers, issuers, finance, compliance, business stakeholders and external counsel to manage risk and deliver transactions efficiently.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, or an equivalent overseas qualification with relevant UK capital-markets experience, and right to work in the UK.
• Experience advising on one or more capital markets areas, including debt capital markets, equity capital markets, equity-linked products, securities offerings, listed-company matters or corporate finance.
• Experience gained in private practice, in-house, on secondment or within an investment bank, financial institution, broker-dealer, issuer or other relevant financial-services environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, drafting, negotiation, stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and business-focused advice in a fast-paced transactional environment.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [e-mail] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom Global Limited is a company registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 11777468 Registered Office: Challoner House, 3rd Floor, 19-21 Clerkenwell Close, London, UK, EC1R 0AA.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

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