Securitisation Lawyer - Securities & Asset Management Legal

Lloyds Bank plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Securitisation Lawyer to join their dynamic Securities & Asset Management Legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse debt capital markets transactions, including securitisations and structured products, while supporting clients both in the UK and internationally. The position emphasizes collaboration within a friendly legal team, fostering professional growth and development in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about legal excellence and eager to contribute to impactful financial solutions, this role could be your next exciting challenge.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution

Annual bonus, subject to performance

Share schemes and free shares

Flexible benefits like discounted shopping

30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in securitisation law.
• Broad understanding of securitisations and interest in debt capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on securitisation transactions across various asset classes.
• Collaborate with the Corporate & Institutional Banking business area.

Skills

Securitisation Law

Debt Capital Markets

Commercial Legal Advice

Collaboration

ESG Awareness

Education

Current Practising Certificate

Post-Qualification Experience

Job description

Securitisation Lawyer - Securities & Asset Management Legal

Apply locations

Edinburgh The Mound, Bristol Harbourside, Leeds, Chester Cawley House

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted Yesterday

Time left to apply

End Date: May 16, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

Job requisition id

133434

End Date

Thursday 15 May 2025

Salary Range

£87,552 - £97,280

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Description Summary

JOB TITLE: Lawyer - Securities & Asset Management

LOCATION: Edinburgh, Leeds, Chester or Bristol

HOURS: 35 hours, full time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, involving at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites for the Legal & Secretariat team.

Job Description

About this Opportunity:

This is an excellent chance to join the Securities & Asset Management Legal team (SAML) on a permanent basis. Our team works closely with the Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) business area of Lloyds Banking Group, supporting clients in the UK and overseas.

We handle a variety of client debt capital markets transactions, including securitisations, covered bonds, bond issuance, private placements, green bonds, social housing bonds, structured products, liability management exercises, and high yield bonds. We seek a qualified lawyer to provide expert advice on securitisation transactions across various asset classes, from structuring to launch. You will also have opportunities to learn about other debt capital markets transactions.

This role supports the growth of this strategic area for the Group. You will report to the Head of Legal of SAML and collaborate with the team and business colleagues across Legal & Secretariat (L&S).

If you’re looking to develop your knowledge and career, this role offers a friendly, dedicated legal team that works closely with the business to achieve excellent customer outcomes.

About you

You should:

• Have a broad understanding and experience of securitisations and interest in other debt capital markets transactions.
• Be capable of providing sound, commercial legal advice, and work well both independently and in teams.
• Build trust and influence others, grow networks, and collaborate across teams.
• Be innovative, willing to challenge, build consensus, and support colleagues.
• Be passionate about your development and interested in ESG, Data, Tech Advances, and Digitalisation.

Background

You must hold a current practising certificate. Ideally, you have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in securitisation law, gained in private practice or in-house, with a strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks. Transferable skills and a serious interest in development are also considered.

We support your growth through training, feedback, and career development opportunities.

About working for us

We’re driven by a purpose to Help Britain Prosper. We focus on making a difference for customers, businesses, and communities, investing in technology, workplaces, and colleagues for continuous improvement.

We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone belongs and can thrive. We are disability confident and welcome adjustments for recruitment processes.

Benefits include:

• Up to 15% pension contribution
• Annual bonus, subject to performance
• Share schemes and free shares
• Flexible benefits like discounted shopping
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

If interested, please apply with an updated CV and a short cover letter explaining your suitability for the role. We look forward to hearing from you!