International Banking & Legal Associate (London)

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial institution based in London seeks a Legal Associate for its Office of the General Counsel. The position involves handling legal aspects of lending and investment operations, requiring 3-5 years of experience in legal practice. Candidates must hold a law degree and preferably a postgraduate degree, have excellent English proficiency, and ideally knowledge of additional languages relevant to operations in various regions. This role offers a fixed term contract lasting 3 years and promotes an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work environment

Focus on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of prior legal work experience in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in the Bank's countries/regions of operations is preferable.
• Demonstrated readiness to work in the Bank’s operational areas.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to legal aspects of lending and investment operations.
• Support EBRD’s policy development through legal transition program.

Skills

Excellent command of written and spoken English

Project management skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Client focus

Fluency in relevant languages (Arabic, French, Russian, Ukrainian)

Education

Law degree

Postgraduate degree (preferably)

Job description

An international financial institution based in London seeks a Legal Associate for its Office of the General Counsel. The position involves handling legal aspects of lending and investment operations, requiring 3-5 years of experience in legal practice. Candidates must hold a law degree and preferably a postgraduate degree, have excellent English proficiency, and ideally knowledge of additional languages relevant to operations in various regions. This role offers a fixed term contract lasting 3 years and promotes an inclusive work culture.