Legal consultant (4-8 PQE) – banking & finance – London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced legal consultants in banking and finance to join their innovative consulting platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors, with flexibility to balance personal and professional life. Ideal candidates will have 4-8 years of post-qualification experience and a proactive approach to career development. Join a team that values open communication and offers extensive training and networking opportunities, allowing you to shape your career path while delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Extensive training and development

Networking opportunities

Coaching and mentoring

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of top-tier post-qualification experience in banking & finance.
• Proven project management skills and strong client service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support various banking and finance deals, including real estate and leveraged finance.
• Provide legal consulting services with a focus on client needs.

Skills

Banking Law

Finance Law

Real Estate Finance

Leveraged Finance

Project Finance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Law Degree

Practising Certificate

Job description

Legal consultant (4-8 PQE) – banking & finance – London, London

Client:

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

06bdf8512211

Job Views:

8

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Progressive legal careers

Peerpoint is A&O Shearman’s global platform for self-directed consultant lawyers who want to access the best work, clients, resources and bespoke support, undertaking assignments typically six months or longer, within A&O Shearman practice groups or directly with clients. Visit www.peerpoint.com for more information.

Join us

We are seeking lawyers with 4-8 years’ top-tier post-qualification experience in banking & finance, including real estate finance, leveraged finance, fund finance, and project finance.

Examples of recent opportunities include:

• A retail bank seeking a 5 PQE lawyer with general lending and real estate finance experience for support in property businesses.
• A private debt manager looking for a leveraged finance lawyer for pan-European deal work.
• An investment management firm hiring an 8 PQE real estate finance lawyer for transaction support.
• A mid-level associate supporting A&O Shearman’s leveraged finance practice.
• An asset management company with a leveraged finance transactional role.
• A multinational bank requiring a banking & finance lawyer for various deals, including infrastructure, fund, and project finance.
• An investment bank seeking a real estate finance lawyer for deal execution support.
• An investment bank needing support for high-profile acquisition finance and loan transactions, restructures, and project work.

Our criteria

• Minimum two years' post-qualification experience at a top-tier law firm in banking law.
• Recent in-house legal experience at a leading financial institution is preferred.
• A proactive approach to career development and networking.
• Understanding of the personal and financial considerations of legal consulting versus permanent roles.
• Transparent, open communication style and a professional, flexible outlook.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new environments and deliver excellent client service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Resilient, autonomous, with good commercial and client service skills.
• Proven project management skills.
• Practising certificate to practice law in the UK.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Due to high application volume, individual feedback is not provided.

What makes consulting with Peerpoint different?

Peerpoint offers a unique legal consulting career, supported by A&O Shearman, with extensive training, development, and networking opportunities. You control your career path, choosing from diverse challenges across sectors, with flexibility to balance personal and professional life. We also provide coaching and mentoring to help you grow and succeed both today and in the future.