Debt Capital Markets Lawyer

Elevate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a junior to mid-level Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Lawyer for a 6-month contract. This role offers hands-on exposure to a variety of DCM transactions and requires advising on bond issuances, drafting transaction documentation, and supporting compliance considerations. The ideal candidate will collaborate with senior lawyers and internal stakeholders to manage DCM transactions in a fast-paced environment. This position is office-based 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Junior to mid-level lawyer with experience in debt capital markets.
• Ability to draft and review transaction documentation.
• Strong teamwork skills and experience liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on debt capital markets transactions including bond issuances.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation.
• Support regulatory and compliance considerations for DCM transactions.

Skills

Debt capital markets expertise

Legal drafting

Negotiation skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Job description

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...