Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsWork on complex, high-value international transactionsBroad in-house exposure across finance and public lawAbout Our ClientOur client is a highly regarded organisation operating at the heart of international trade and finance. Working in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment, the legal team plays a critical role in supporting complex transactions and strategic initiatives across the business.This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal function handling high-value and often high-profile matters, with exposure to a broad range of stakeholders internally and externally.Job DescriptionKey responsibilities will include:Advising on a wide range of finance matters including banking, trade finance, export finance, asset and project financeSupporting the structuring, negotiation and execution of complex commercial transactionsDrafting and negotiating legal documentation (often based on industry-standard templates)Advising on broader legal issues such as public law, procurement, information law and regulatory mattersManaging external counsel relationships and coordinating multi-jurisdictional legal inputSupporting post-completion matters including amendments, claims, recoveries and disputesContributing to legal risk management, policy development and internal training initiativesYou will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counterparties, playing an integral role in delivering commercially driven legal solutions.The Successful ApplicantYou will be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.The ideal candidate will demonstrate:Around 5+ PQE, although more junior lawyers with relevant experience are encouraged to applyExperience gained in private practice or in-house, ideally within banking, finance or related areasExposure to one or more of: trade finance, project finance, asset finance, export finance, public law or commercial litigationStrong technical skills, sound judgement and an ability to manage competing prioritiesExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAdditional requirements:Candidates must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance, including having lived in the UK continuously for at least 5 yearsYou must have no more than one month's notice to be considered for this opportunityWhat's on Offer12-month fixed-term contract in a high-profile and impactful organisationExposure to complex, international and high-value workA collaborative and supportive in-house legal teamFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsContactNellie Russell-HughesQuote job refJN-052026-7021744Phone number+44 207 269 2444Job summaryJob functionLegalSubsectorBanking & Finance - In HouseSectorFinancial ServicesLocationCity of LondonContract typeInterimConsultant nameNellie Russell-HughesConsultant phone+44 207 269 2444Job referenceJN-052026-7021744
