Funds Finance Lawyer

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services institution seeks a qualified lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in funds finance. You will draft and negotiate various financial documentation while collaborating closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate has 2-15 years of experience in funds finance or banking and can work autonomously. This role offers a competitive daily rate up to £950 and exposure to complex transactions in a prestigious organization located in London.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Opportunity for professional exposure

Work in a prestigious organization

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer (2 - 15 PQE) with relevant legal experience.
• Strong familiarity with standard loan documentation and fund finance structures.
• Collaborative and capable of high autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate funds finance documentation.
• Advise on legal aspects of transactions and work with internal teams.
• Support business units on regulatory developments.

Skills

Funds finance

General banking

Insurance finance

Legal documentation negotiation

Collaboration

Job description

• 12-month fixed-term contract covering Funds Finance
• Join a collaborative, globally focused in‑house legal team.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading global financial services institution with a strong and well‑established presence across the EMEA region. Known for its stability, collaborative culture and long‑term strategic vision, the organisation combines international reach with a people focussed approach. The business is undergoing continued growth and transformation, creating opportunities to influence policy, shape best practice and support meaningful organisational change. This role sits within a respected legal function that plays a critical part in enabling the firm\'s strategic ambitions.

Job Description

You will:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of funds finance, banking and insurance finance documentation, including LMA‑based syndicated and bilateral facilities, NAV facilities, subscription lines and margin loans.
• Advise on the legal and structuring aspects of transactions, working closely with front office, credit, operations, and other internal teams.
• Support business units on regulatory developments and market trends impacting fund finance and related loan products.
• Provide pragmatic legal support in connection with customer relationships, governance matters and cross‑jurisdictional queries.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects, committees and initiatives relevant to structured finance, lending and wider business strategy.
• Support more general finance matters as required, including confidentiality agreements, engagement letters and other ancillary documents.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer (2 - 15 PQE) with experience in funds finance, general banking or insurance finance gained in a reputable law firm or financial institution.
• Strong familiarity with standard loan documentation and fund finance structures.
• Is collaborative, pragmatic, and capable of working with a high level of autonomy.
• Has availability for a 12 month contract

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate up to £950 depending on candidate experience
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious financial services organisation in London.
• 12-month role providing exposure to complex and high‑profile transactions.