Interim Securitisation Counsel

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment bank in London is seeking a Securitisation / LMA Counsel for a 13-month contract. The role involves structuring and executing European warehouse lending transactions and private securitisations across various business lines. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in securitisation and LMA documentation, working closely with underwriting teams and internal stakeholders to ensure successful transaction execution.

Qualifications

• Strong background in securitisation from a lenders/asset-backed lending perspective.
• Experience with LMA documentation and warehouse lending transactions.
• Transaction execution experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advising on transaction structure considering legal, regulatory, and tax constraints.
• Liaising with internal stakeholders including Legal, Tax, Operations, and Credit teams.
• Preparing and reviewing term sheets and commitment documents.

Skills

Securitisation

LMA documentation

Transaction execution

Legal advisory

Education

8+ PQE City or equivalent banking law experience

Job description

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A leading investment bank is looking to hire a Securitisation / LMA Counsel for a 13-month period.

Ideal candidates should possess a strong background in securitisation, particularly from a lenders / asset backed lending standpoint, and demonstrate expertise in navigating LMA documentation.

The role will involve working on the structuring and execution of European warehouse lending transactions / private securitisations across the ABS (consumer; auto receivables) and residential (portfolio acquisitions; bridging loans; single family rental assets) business lines.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include working with the core underwriting teams on transactions, such as:

• Advising on transaction structure, considering legal, regulatory, tax, and other constraints
• Liaising with internal stakeholders including Legal, Tax, Operations, and Credit teams
• Preparing and reviewing term sheets and commitment documents
• Collaborating with external legal counsel to prepare and negotiate transaction documentation
• Assisting in transaction execution and utilization
• Supporting syndication and transfer documentation preparation

Skills Required

• 8+ PQE City or equivalent banking law experience with a major law firm or investment bank (transaction execution experience is advantageous)
• Familiarity with LMA documentation, warehouse lending documentation, and securitisation transactions

If interested, apply for additional information.