Job Description
Key responsibilities
Support with the Corporate Finance Unit business relationships and partnering, including acting as business partner lead and production of precedents and guidance notes to enhance team infrastructure
Act as subject matter expert in advising Corporate Banking, Trade and Structured Finance
Represent Legal and Company Secretariat Department where required at various Committees and working group meetings on the Bank’s finance and transactional matters, including those related to non-performing loans
Assist in legal risk management and regulatory projects including drafting and implementation of relevant policies and procedures as needed
Ensure timely reporting and escalation of legal risk and matters as required
Collaborate with and manage external counsel as needed
Supervise and guide junior and mid-level members of the Legal Team working on corporate finance and other matters
Requirements
Degree educated in Law
Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, holding current practising certificate
Demonstrated Banking (in-house) experience is essential which may include long term secondments or consultancy roles
Solid experience in corporate and structured finance matters including leveraged transactions, asset finance (e.g. aviation), real estate finance, project finance and trade finance
Experience advising on inter-bank lending transactions is desirable
Experience of working with compliance is desirable
Experience in report writing to executive management level
Flexibility to apply legal expertise beyond Corporate Finance, with a willingness to support matters in areas such as commercial contracts, litigation, financial crime, cross-border issues, and Retail Banking
Familiar with LMA precedents
Background in/ or good knowledge of trade finance is preferred (e.g. knowledge of UCP 600, LCs (documentary, structured, standby), receivable purchase agreements, BAFT documentation and forfaiting)
Understanding of insolvency laws and frameworks, including experience advising on restructuring or non-performing loan matters is preferable
Background in/or good knowledge in financial services and experience of corporate governance matters and the UK regulatory framework
Solid reviewing, drafting and negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Project management skills
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and accurately
Solid stakeholder management skills
Support with the Corporate Finance Unit business relationships and partnering, including acting as business partner lead and production of precedents and guidance notes to enhance team infrastructure
Act as subject matter expert in advising Corporate Banking, Trade and Structured Finance
Represent Legal and Company Secretariat Department where required at various Committees and working group meetings on the Bank’s finance and transactional matters, including those related to non-performing loans
Assist in legal risk management and regulatory projects including drafting and implementation of relevant policies and procedures as needed
Ensure timely reporting and escalation of legal risk and matters as required
Collaborate with and manage external counsel as needed
Supervise and guide junior and mid-level members of the Legal Team working on corporate finance and other matters
Requirements
Degree educated in Law
Solicitor qualified in England and Wales, holding current practising certificate
Demonstrated Banking (in-house) experience is essential which may include long term secondments or consultancy roles
Solid experience in corporate and structured finance matters including leveraged transactions, asset finance (e.g. aviation), real estate finance, project finance and trade finance
Experience advising on inter-bank lending transactions is desirable
Experience of working with compliance is desirable
Experience in report writing to executive management level
Flexibility to apply legal expertise beyond Corporate Finance, with a willingness to support matters in areas such as commercial contracts, litigation, financial crime, cross-border issues, and Retail Banking
Familiar with LMA precedents
Background in/ or good knowledge of trade finance is preferred (e.g. knowledge of UCP 600, LCs (documentary, structured, standby), receivable purchase agreements, BAFT documentation and forfaiting)
Understanding of insolvency laws and frameworks, including experience advising on restructuring or non-performing loan matters is preferable
Background in/or good knowledge in financial services and experience of corporate governance matters and the UK regulatory framework
Solid reviewing, drafting and negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Project management skills
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and accurately
Solid stakeholder management skills
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Vice President Legal - Corporate Banking position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.