Securitisation Lawyer

Axiom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a lawyer to provide strategic legal advice on securitisation transactions. The successful candidate will draft and negotiate documentation while managing domestic and cross-border transactions. Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential. This role offers a competitive compensation package, the possibility to work remotely or hybrid, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Health benefits

Pension

Professional development resources

Qualifications

• Right to work and eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.
• Strong academic credentials in securitisation and structured finance.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on securitisation transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documentation.
• Conduct legal analysis and due diligence for risk mitigation.
• Manage cross-border transactions and liaise with counsel.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Eligibility to practice as a lawyer in the UK

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on securitisation transactions, including structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex deals.
• Draft, negotiate, and review transaction documentation such as offering memoranda, security agreements, trust deeds, and ancillary documents.
• Conduct legal analysis and due diligence to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with securitisation structures.
• Manage domestic and cross-border transactions and coordinate with external counsel and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal teams and institutional clients to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and market trends impacting securitisation and provide guidance accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

• You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK.
• Strong academic credentials and proven experience in securitisation and structured finance matters.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to provide pragmatic, business‑focused solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience gained in leading law firms or high‑quality in‑house teams is advantageous.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high‑calibre, on‑demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in‑breed alterative legal services.