Interim Lending Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa has an immediate need for an Attorney to assist an international bank on a Lending Counsel role in New York. The position requires 3–4 years of banking or finance experience, with strong credit facilities and loan documentation exposure, and a New York bar admission.

You will review and negotiate bilateral and syndicated facilities, amendments, waivers, and related products, advising cross-border teams across realms including Japan-based stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility to waive into New York).
• Approximately 3-4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting banking or finance activities.
• Strong experience with syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and related loan documentation.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and appropriately manage legal and commercial risks.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and strong business-oriented problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate, and provide legal advice in connection with: bilateral credit facilities.
• Syndicated credit facilities (as agent, lead arranger, participant, or lender).
• Amendments, waivers, consents, and restructurings.
• Ancillary banking products and related transaction documentation.
• Support the JCIB and GCIB and its client coverage teams in structuring and executing financing transactions.
• Advise business units on legal, regulatory, and credit risks associated with lending activities and banking products.
• Support enterprise-wide and departmental initiatives, including legal process improvements, policy development, technology implementation, and strategic projects.
• Participate in and advise on cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, including transactions involving Japan-based stakeholders and clients.
• Work closely with internal legal colleagues across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to provide seamless legal support.
• Directly interact with clients, external counsel, and counterparties in connection with transaction negotiations and product discussions.
• Provide legal, credit, and regulatory training to business and legal colleagues.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and support efficient management of external legal spend.

Skills

Syndicated and bilateral credit fac.

Drafting and negotiation

Cross-border transactions

Legal risk assessment

Education

J.D. / Juris Doctor

New York Bar admission

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa has an immediate need for an Attorney to assist an international bank on a Lending Counsel Role

Overview: The International Banking Institution seeks a LendingAttorney.

Company: International Japanese Banking Institution.

Experience: At least 3-4 years of experience supporting banking or finance activities, with a desire for candidates with strong syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and related loan documentation experience.

Location: NYC Hybrid Ideal (4 days per week in office). Will look at remote candidates.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, draft, negotiate, and provide legal advice in connection with:
• Bilateral credit facilities.
• Syndicated credit facilities (as agent, lead arranger, participant, or lender).
• Amendments, waivers, consents, and restructurings.
• Ancillary banking products and related transaction documentation.
• Support the JCIB and GCIB and its client coverage teams in structuring and executing financing transactions.
• Advise business units on legal, regulatory, and credit risks associated with lending activities and banking products.
• Support enterprise-wide and departmental initiatives, including legal process improvements, policy development, technology implementation, and strategic projects.
• Participate in and advise on cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, including transactions involving Japan-based stakeholders and clients.
• Work closely with internal legal colleagues across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to provide seamless legal support.
• Directly interact with clients, external counsel, and counterparties in connection with transaction negotiations and product discussions.
• Provide legal, credit, and regulatory training to business and legal colleagues.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and support efficient management of external legal spend.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility to waive into New York).
• Approximately 3-4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting banking or finance activities.
• Strong experience with syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and related loan documentation.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and appropriately manage legal and commercial risks.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and strong business-oriented problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a corporate and investment banking business.
• Familiarity with a broad range of banking products, including treasury services, trade finance, foreign exchange, derivatives, letters of credit, and cash management products.
• Experience advising on cross-border transactions.
• Experience supporting new product development, product governance, or product approval processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to large financial institutions.

Desired Skills and Attributes

• Japanese language proficiency (spoken and/or written) is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Japanese financial institutions, Japanese clients, or Japanese corporate cultures is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Japanese legal market and law firm environment is beneficial.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new business areas, products, and legal disciplines.
• Calm and professional approach when managing complex issues, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Commitment to delivering practical, client-focused legal advice aligned with business objectives.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.