Legal Counsel (VP Level) - Loan Capital Markets - Global Financial Institution (3-5PQE+)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial institution is seeking a VP Level Legal Counsel to join their collaborative and dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on complex loan transactions across EMEA and play a strategic role in dealing with compliance and regulatory matters. This is a unique opportunity to work for a company known for its high-calibre transactional work and commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

EMEA transaction exposure

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Strong banking and finance experience required.
• In-house experience at an investment bank preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of LMA documentation and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on syndicated and bilateral loan transactions across EMEA.
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex LMA loan documentation.
• Lead transaction workstreams from structuring through to completion.

Skills

Drafting

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales)

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Legal Counsel (VP Level) - Loan Capital Markets - Global Financial Institution (3-5PQE+), slough

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Client:

The Stephen James Partnership

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a banking & finance lawyer with deep experience in syndicated lending and loan documentation?

Do you want to step into a high-impact in-house role where you’ll advise on complex loan transactions across EMEA?

If so, keep reading ?

The Client

We are exclusively working with a globally recognised financial institution with a strong presence across capital markets and structured lending. Known for its collaborative legal team and high-calibre transactional work, the organisation offers an excellent platform for lawyers looking to work on complex, cross-border financing transactions within a high-performing environment.

The team is playing an increasingly strategic role across EMEA as the business grows its debt offering and transactional footprint. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced banking lawyer, to step into a visible VP-level role with real influence across deal structuring, legal risk, and execution strategy.

The Role

• Provide legal advice on syndicated and bilateral loan transactions across EMEA
• Draft, negotiate, and review complex LMA loan documentation
• Liaise with internal teams, syndicate banks, and external counsel
• Lead transaction workstreams from structuring through to completion
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and best practice
• Act as a key contact for Loan Capital Markets originators, supporting the business across the deal lifecycle

The Profile

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales) with strong banking and finance experience.
• Trained at a top-tier law firm, with in-house experience (preferred) at an investment bank.
• In-depth knowledge of LMA documentation and syndicated loan processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to EMEA lending activity.
• Confident communicator with excellent drafting, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative and commercially minded, with sound judgement and a proactive mindset

What’s on offer

• Competitive six-figure salary + performance bonus
• EMEA transaction exposure with a leading global player
• Highly visible, collaborative legal team

If you're interested, please apply below or email me at [emailprotected] . We also offer a generous referral scheme, so feel free to share this with someone in your network who might be a good fit.