Debt Capital Markets Lawyer

Elevate; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Lawyer for a 6-month contract in London. The successful candidate will support capital markets transactions, working closely with senior lawyers and stakeholders. Requirements include being a qualified lawyer with 1–5 years of relevant experience, strong drafting skills, and a collaborative approach. This role is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a range of DCM transactions.

Benefits

Opportunity for hands-on experience

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ post-qualification experience in Debt Capital Markets.
• Experience gained within a leading law firm or in-house financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of capital markets documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Advising on debt capital markets transactions.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documentation.
• Supporting on EMTN programmes and standalone issuances.
• Assisting with regulatory and compliance considerations.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to work in a high-volume environment

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

Contract Length : 6 months

Location : London, 5 days per week in the office

Role Overview

Our customer, An international financial services organisation is seeking a junior to mid-level Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Lawyer to join its legal team on a 6-month contract. This role offers hands‑on exposure to a broad range of DCM transactions in a fast‑paced, deal‑driven environment.

The successful candidate will support on the execution of capital markets transactions, working closely with senior lawyers, internal stakeholders, and external counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a range of debt capital markets transactions, including bond issuances and structured debt products
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documentation such as offering memoranda, prospectuses, subscription agreements, and programme documentation
• Supporting on EMTN programmes and standalone issuances
• Assisting with regulatory and compliance considerations relevant to DCM transactions
• Liaising with internal stakeholders including front office, compliance, risk, and operations
• Managing external counsel and coordinating transaction timetables
• Providing legal support across the transaction lifecycle, from structuring to closing

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction)
• 1–5 years’ post‑qualification experience in Debt Capital Markets
• Experience gained within a leading law firm or in‑house financial services environment
• Strong understanding of capital markets documentation and processes
• Ability to work efficiently in a high‑volume, time‑sensitive environment
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach

Desirable

• Prior in‑house or investment banking experience
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting debt capital markets

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world‑class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology‑enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.