Senior Lawyer - Securities & Asset Management Legal - 12 months FTC

Lloyds Bank plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Lawyer to join their Securities & Asset Management Legal team on a 12-month contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide legal support for a variety of debt capital markets transactions, including securitisations and bonds. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leading securitisation transactions and a passion for personal development in areas like ESG and digitalisation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm offers a supportive environment and comprehensive benefits, making it a great place to advance your legal career.

Benefits

Pension Contribution up to 15%

Annual Bonus

Share Schemes

Flexible Benefits

30 Days Holiday

Wellbeing Initiatives

Parental Leave Policies

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in securitisation and DCM transactions.
• Ability to provide sound legal advice and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on securitisation transactions from structuring to launch.
• Engage in related projects and regulatory initiatives.

Skills

Securitisation Transactions

Debt Capital Markets (DCM)

Legal Advice

Networking

Innovative Thinking

Education

Current Practising Certificate

7+ Years Relevant Experience

Job description

Senior Lawyer - Securities & Asset Management Legal - 12 months FTC

Location: Edinburgh, Leeds, Chester, or Bristol

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Flexible Working Options: Hybrid Working, Job Share

Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to join the Securities & Asset Management Legal team (SAML) on a 12-month contract. The team works closely with the Corporate & Institutional Banking business area of Lloyds Banking Group, supporting various client debt capital markets (DCM) transactions, including securitisations, bonds, private placements, and more. The role involves providing legal support primarily on securitisation transactions across different asset classes, from structuring to launch, and some other DCM transactions.

About You

• Experience in leading securitisation transactions and other DCM activities.
• Adaptability and curiosity to engage in related projects and regulatory initiatives.
• Ability to provide sound, commercial legal advice and work well independently and in teams.
• Strong skills in building trust, influencing others, and networking.
• Innovative thinking and willingness to challenge and build consensus.
• Passion for personal development, including ESG, Data, Tech, and Digitalisation.

Qualifications and Experience

You should hold a current practising certificate and ideally have at least 7 years of relevant experience in securitisation and DCM transactions, gained in private practice or in-house. Demonstrable expertise and transferable skills will also be considered.

Working at Lloyds Banking Group

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive environment. We offer comprehensive benefits including a pension contribution up to 15%, annual bonus, share schemes, flexible benefits, 30 days holiday, wellbeing initiatives, and parental leave policies.

Application Process

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!