Sales and Trading Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent investment banking firm seeks a mid-level solicitor in Chelmsford to support fixed income transactions. The role requires expertise in legal review and negotiation, particularly in cross-border deals. The ideal candidate will be proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• Be comfortable managing a variety of matters and prioritizing a demanding workload.
• Provide clear and timely legal advice to team members.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen and identify key legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Support various Fixed Income businesses including DCM and CLOs.
• Review and negotiate term sheets and legal documents.
• Work independently or alongside senior legal team members.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Confidence in negotiations

Enthusiasm

Ability to manage workload

Excellent communication

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Experience in international law firm or financial institution

Job description

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This opportunity is with a leading independent, global, full-service investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. The firm has served clients for over 60 years, providing insight, expertise, and execution to investors, companies, and governments. It offers deep sector expertise across a full range of products and services in investment banking, equities, fixed income, and asset and wealth management throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of a publicly listed, diversified financial services group.

Role and Responsibilities

The firm is seeking to hire a mid-level solicitor, ideally with broad fixed income experience gained either in-house or in private practice. The candidate may be US, UK, and/or Commonwealth qualified. This London-based role will report to the Head of Sales & Trading Legal for EMEA and Asia.

The successful candidate will support various Fixed Income businesses, including DCM, Private Placements, Loan and Claims Trading, Emerging Markets, CLOs, and ABS desks, with a focus on bespoke, structured, or cross-border transactions. Additional support may be required for the Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Treasury teams.

The position is broad and varied, involving the review and negotiation of a wide range of documents including:

• Term sheets
• Offering and issuance documents
• Placement and subscription agreements
• Credit and security agreements
• Trade confirmations
• Assignment, purchase & sale, and transfer agreements
• Fee letters
• Highly confident letters

Depending on the matter, the candidate will either work independently or alongside and in support of senior legal team members.

Person Specification

Experience in the UK legal practice of a leading international law firm or financial institution will be advantageous. While direct experience in all areas listed above is not required, the ideal candidate should be a lateral thinker who is enthusiastic, willing to learn, and open to stepping outside their comfort zone. The Legal team operates within a fast-paced trading floor environment, so confidence and technical expertise are essential.

This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join a dynamic and high-performing organization and deliver significant value to the business.

The ideal candidate should:

• Be comfortable managing a variety of matters and prioritizing a demanding workload.
• Provide clear and timely legal advice to both senior and junior members of the business.
• Demonstrate commercial acumen and the ability to quickly identify key legal and business issues.
• Be confident in negotiating with external counterparties.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

The organization believes that diversity fosters creativity, innovation, and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives. There is a strong commitment to building a culture that provides equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background. This inclusive approach enables the team to deliver fresh, innovative thinking to clients.

The firm is an equal employment opportunity workplace, committed to ensuring all hiring decisions are based on merit. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, trade union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.