Legal Counsel (Banking) - Interim

Simmons & Hanbury; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international bank is seeking a junior or mid-level Banking & Finance lawyer to provide legal support on a range of transactions. The role is based in Central London and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced in-house lawyers. Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers in the UK with 3-4 years of relevant experience. The position involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents, advising on regulatory requirements, and ensuring compliance within a collaborative legal team.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3-4 years of experience in banking and finance.
• Experience with syndicated lending, bilateral loans, trade finance, and real estate finance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a wide range of banking and finance transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation and security agreements.
• Advise on regulatory requirements impacting banking operations.

Skills

Legal support on banking and finance transactions

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Advising on regulatory requirements

Education

Qualified lawyer in the UK

Job description

Job Description

Our Client

Simmons & Hanbury are exclusively mandated on a search for a junior or mid-level Banking & Finance lawyer to join a leading international bank on an interim basis. The role will work alongside three experienced in-house lawyers who will be great to learn from and collaborate with. They are open to candidates who are looking to make their first move in-house or those who trained at another financial institution. The role will be working from their Central London office five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including syndicated lending, bilateral loans, trade finance and real estate finance
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan documentation, security agreements, and related contracts.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and market standards affecting banking operations.
• Support the business on cross‑border matters in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Contribute to legal risk management and ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Work closely with colleagues across the bank as part of a small, collaborative, and high‑performing legal team.

Experience Required

Qualified lawyer in the UK with 3 / 4 year...