Legal Counsel – Finance

Fry and Brown; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A European bank branch in London is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage high-end transactions across various finance sectors. The position offers a flexible hybrid working model, ideal for those with 4-6 years of experience in lending law. Candidates should be independent, capable of handling diverse tasks, and ready to contribute to a supportive legal team.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of post-qualification experience in law.
• Experience as a general lending lawyer.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Handle high-end transactions in project finance, leverage finance, and trade finance.
• Support a growing UK business team.
• Contribute to the team's success in a friendly environment.

Skills

Basic syndicated lending

Sophisticated transactions

Independent and efficient work

Job description

Our client, a London branch of a European bank, is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to work on a broad spectrum of high-end transactions, including project finance, leverage finance, trade finance, social housing and sustainability-linked loans. With a flexible hybrid working model, this position provides an excellent work-life balance, allowing you to manage your time effectively and enjoy a supportive work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of post-qualification experience. This role requires a general lending lawyer who can handle a variety of tasks, from basic syndicated lending to more sophisticated transactions. You should be comfortable working independently and efficiently, without the need for extensive training, and be approachable to the business. Joining a friendly legal team focussed on supporting a growing UK business team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact and contribute to the team's success.