Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer

London Interim £550 - £850 per day View Job Description
A well‑established international challenger bank is seeking an adaptable Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer to support a wide range of legal matters across its diverse product set including FX, derivatives, and trade finance. This role suits someone who enjoys varied, hands‑on work and thrives in an environment where no two days look the same.
  • Broad, varied legal work within a lean function
  • International exposure across the payments and FX sector

About Our Client

A specialist international challenger bank focussed on emerging markets, offering payments, FX, trade-related solutions and bespoke financial services to global corporates, NGOs and government‑linked organisations. The organisation combines modern technology with deep market expertise, operating within a highly collaborative culture and maintaining a strong commitment to responsible, transparent and sustainable banking practices.

Job Description

  • Provide legal support on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including FX, derivatives and trade‑related matters.
  • Draft, negotiate and review trading documentation (e.g., ISDA and ancillary agreements).
  • Advise on ongoing regulatory obligations relevant to the bank's activities (EMIR knowledge beneficial).
  • Support business teams with ad‑hoc queries, project work and urgent issues as they arise, covering anything from contractual questions to policy reviews.
  • Assist with external counsel management and internal stakeholder engagement across risk, compliance, operations and commercial teams.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified lawyer with solid banking & finance experience - FX or Derivatives is essential
  • Comfortable working across wide-ranging workstreams in a fast‑moving environment.
  • Trade finance exposure is ideal but not essential.
  • Available to join the role within a month



What's on Offer

  • A high‑variety role in London on a hybrid working basis
  • Opportunity to contribute across transactions, regulatory matters and business operations.
  • Competitive daily rate and exposure to senior decision‑makers.



Contact
Gillian Stott
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6962496
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2346

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - In House
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Gillian Stott
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2346
Job reference
JN-032026-6962496