Transaction Management Counsel

Lawyers On Demand Limited; Greater London, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers On Demand Limited is seeking a mid-senior lawyer to provide legal support for a global bank on a maternity cover contract. This exciting opportunity involves leading loan execution, advising on transaction structuring, and negotiating key terms for loans.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of LMA UK loan documentation and have excellent communication skills. The job is full-time, requiring 3 days in the office, in either London or Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating and agreeing key terms within term sheets and LMA facility agreements.
• Patience when dealing with other stakeholders and simplifying complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Advise on transaction structuring and common risks.
• Support clients and advise internal stakeholders on legal advice.
• Project manage loan transactions to execution.

Skills

Strong knowledge of LMA UK loan documentation

Ability to work autonomously

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We’re working with a global bank who require legal support for the next 6 months on a maternity cover.

It’s a really exciting and unique opportunity for a mid‑senior lawyer to lead all aspects of loan execution (bilateral and multi‑banked loans).

Sitting in the Transaction Management team, you’d be involved in:

• Advising on transaction structuring and explaining common risks (commercial and legal)
• Supporting clients and advising internal stakeholders by interpreting legal advice/concepts and explaining associated risks and mitigants
• Negotiating and agreeing key terms within term sheets and LMA facility agreements, ensuring compliance with their internal policy and relevant credit approvals
• Project managing loan transactions to execution and act as the key contact for external legal counsel
• Participating in multi‑party calls covering commercial, legal, and policy issues

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong knowledge of LMA UK loan documentation and syndicated loans market
• Confident working autonomously and leading these transactions
• Open‑minded and willingness to learn, patience when dealing with other stakeholders, and great communication skills to simplify complex concepts

It’s a full‑time role, with 3 days in the office in either London or Birmingham. If this could be of interest, we’d love to hear from you.