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Legal Director

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions

London

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GBP 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

22 days ago

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Job summary

A leading London law firm is seeking a Legal Director to enhance its Trade Finance team. This senior role involves leading trade finance matters, drafting agreements, and advising clients. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of PQE and a strong background in private practice, with a focus on business development and client relationships.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Leadership role with input into team direction

Prime Central London location

Qualifications

7+ years’ PQE as a Trade Finance lawyer.
Strong experience in private practice.
Ability to manage complex transactions independently.

Responsibilities

Lead trade finance matters from instruction to completion.
Draft and negotiate trade finance agreements.
Advise on a broad range of trade finance products.

Skills

Trade Finance

Client-focused approach

Business development

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer (PQE 7+)

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Job Title: Legal Director – Trade Finance

Location: Central London (Office-Based)

A leading London law firm is hiring a Legal Director to join its growing Trade Finance team. This is a key appointment aimed at strengthening leadership capacity and supporting long-term growth.

You’ll be joining as a senior legal hire, with the track record and ambition to step into a Director or Partner position.

The Role

You will:

Lead trade finance matters from instruction to completion
Draft and negotiate trade finance agreements and related documentation
Advise on a broad range of trade finance products, including:
Discounting letters of credit
Debt finance with a trade element
Bonds and guarantees
Asset and receivables-based lending
Resource-based lending
Review and advise on CIF and FOB contracts, letters of credit, and cross-jurisdictional transactions
Work independently across deals and client matters
Build relationships with existing clients and generate new business
Collaborate with senior leadership to shape team strategy
Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to internal development

What You’ll Bring

7+ years’ PQE as a Trade Finance lawyer
Strong experience in private practice
Ability to manage complex transactions independently
Confident in drafting and advising on trade finance documentation
Exposure to a range of trade finance structures across sectors and jurisdictions
Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
Experience in business development and expanding client portfolios

The Offer

Leadership role with input into team direction
Office-based, working from a prime Central London location
Strong firm-wide collaboration and client support
Competitive salary and bonus structure

Keen to lead a high-performing Trade Finance team in a top-tier London firm?

Apply now or contact Mara now in confidence on 0333 996 2882 or email m.watson@h-fts.com

Seniority level

Seniority level
Executive

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services, Law Practice, and International Trade and Development

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