DCM/Structured Finance Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment-focused financial services firm seeks a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover role in London. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice across various finance transactions, supporting asset origination and investments. Ideal for a UK-qualified solicitor with extensive experience in debt capital markets and structured finance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE with strong experience in debt capital markets.
• Good understanding of security structures and credit risk mitigation.
• Experience with ISDA/GMRAs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on executing debt and structured finance investments.
• Review and negotiate transaction documents including term sheets and NDAs.
• Liaise with external counsel and manage compliance queries.

Skills

Debt Capital Markets

Risk Mitigation

Communication

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Legal Counsel – DCM and Structured Finance

Location: London

Contract: 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

An investment-focused financial services institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a fixed-term basis. The organisation has a significant footprint in the UK market and a strong reputation for prudent asset management and risk mitigation strategies.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the asset origination and investments teams. The focus will be on providing high-quality, commercially minded legal advice across a range of liquid and structured finance transactions, including social housing bonds, US private placements, and municipal bonds.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on the execution of a wide range of debt and structured finance investments.
• Review and negotiate term sheets, transaction documents, NDAs, and related materials.
• Advise on liquid investments such as bonds and private placement notes.
• Interpret and assess bond prospectuses, consent solicitations, and associated risk factors.
• Assist in the negotiation and upkeep of trading agreements (e.g. ISDAs, GMRAs) with financial counterparties.
• Manage queries related to existing assets, including legal risk analysis and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with and manage external counsel where necessary.
• Keep abreast of relevant regulatory frameworks applicable to asset investments by insurers.

Key Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE.
• Strong experience in debt capital markets, fixed income instruments, and/or structured finance from a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
• Good understanding of security structures and credit risk mitigation.
• Experience with ISDA/GMRAs and/or familiarity with US capital markets is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to balance technical legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholder relationships efficiently.

Candidate Profile

• Strong communicator with a commercial, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent multitasking and workload prioritisation skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.

If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply or contact [emailprotected]