Legal Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with approximately 1–3 years of post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will provide legal support in banking and commercial matters, including drafting contracts, reviewing NDAs, and advising on various finance matters, all within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with circa 1-3 years PQE
• Demonstrated interest in banking and finance law
• Proven ability to manage transactions and provide practical legal advice

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Preparing and reviewing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
• Advising on property finance matters

Skills

Drafting and negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

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Location: London (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

A leading financial institution is seeking a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with approximately 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, trained at a top 50 UK law firm. Prior in-house experience is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will provide legal support across a broad range of banking and commercial matters, including but not limited to:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with third-party suppliers, incorporating GDPR and DORA provisions where appropriate

• Preparing and reviewing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)

• Advising on property finance matters and developing legal expertise in:

o Project finance

o Trade and receivables finance

o Islamic finance

o Lombard loans

o Secondary market participations (funded and risk)

o BAFT trade risk participations

o ISDA and GMRA documentation

This is a generalist role, not confined to a single area of banking law. The appointed individual must be willing to expand their knowledge and adapt to working across all of the bank’s lending products and areas of legal operation.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with circa 1–3 years’ PQE

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, particularly in commercial contracts

• Demonstrable interest in banking and finance law, with the flexibility to take on a broad remit

• Proven ability to manage transactions and provide timely, practical legal advice

• Capable of working effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel (both UK-based and international)

• Able to update and maintain standard legal documentation in line with regulatory and business requirements

• Commercially aware, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements:

• A proactive approach to legal developments and industry trends

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment