Paralegal / Junior Lawyer

Crédit Agricole CIB; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading corporate and investment bank in London is seeking a Paralegal or Junior Lawyer with capital markets experience. This position involves supporting legal teams in drafting documentation for securities issuance, negotiating agreements, and working on regulatory projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a strong understanding of structured debt securities. A collaborative work environment promoting diversity and CSR awaits you.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Commitment to sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience with structured debt securities and financial regulations.
• Knowledge of Master Agreement negotiations.
• Familiarity with drafting EMTNs and retail notes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Head of SPD Legal and other lawyers.
• Draft documentation for structured securities issuance.
• Negotiate Distribution Agreements and maintain templates.
• Work on automation and regulatory projects in the legal team.

Skills

Capital markets experience

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Paralegal or junior lawyer with experience of capital markets and ideally structured debt securities linked to credit, interest rates, FX and equities, including indices. The position will report to the Head of Structured Products & Derivatives Legal (“SPD Legal”) within the Global Markets London Legal team and the successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst other matters, drafting final terms and working on automation, regulatory and other projects alongside day to day activities.

Key Responsibilities will be as follows:

· Provide support to the Head of SPD Legal, the Head of Global Markets Legal London, as well as other Global Markets lawyers in Legal.

· Draft documentation relating to structured securities issuance under the bank’s EMTN and Warrants Programmes, and, if appropriate contribute to the maintenance and periodic updates of the Programmes.

· Support the SPD Legal team on retail distribution matters including negotiation of Distribution Agreements with private banks, asset managers and other distributors of CACIB issued securities, and maintenance and updates of the Distribution Agreement templates and procedures.

· Support the SPD Legal team on projects eg working with IT and GMD on automation of legal documentation, implementation of regulation relating to prospectuses, derivatives and related matters.

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 9th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2024). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Legal

Job title

Paralegal / Junior Lawyer

Contract type

Fixed-Term Contract

Term (in months)

6

Management position

No

Job summary

Paralegal or junior lawyer with experience of capital markets and ideally structured debt securities linked to credit, interest rates, FX and equities, including indices. The position will report to the Head of Structured Products & Derivatives Legal (“SPD Legal”) within the Global Markets London Legal team and the successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst other matters, drafting final terms and working on automation, regulatory and other projects alongside day to day activities.

Key Responsibilities will be as follows:

· Provide support to the Head of SPD Legal, the Head of Global Markets Legal London, as well as other Global Markets lawyers in Legal.

· Draft documentation relating to structured securities issuance under the bank’s EMTN and Warrants Programmes, and, if appropriate contribute to the maintenance and periodic updates of the Programmes.

· Support the SPD Legal team on retail distribution matters including negotiation of Distribution Agreements with private banks, asset managers and other distributors of CACIB issued securities, and maintenance and updates of the Distribution Agreement templates and procedures.

· Support the SPD Legal team on projects eg working with IT and GMD on automation of legal documentation, implementation of regulation relating to prospectuses, derivatives and related matters.

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 9th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2024). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

English (or commonwealth) or New York legal training and experience – paralegal/junior lawyer level of legal qualification.

Experience

Essential:

Capital markets experience in a bank or law firm.

Desirable:

· Master Agreement negotiations experience.

· Experience drafting EMTNs and/or secured notes, and updating issuance Programmes

· Retail Notes issuance

· Experience in derivatives

Required skills

Excellent organisational skills