Summary: The role of Interim Legal Counsel at a financial institution involves providing legal advice on funds finance and general banking matters during a maternity cover. The position requires expertise in drafting and negotiating various structured lending documentation, primarily adhering to LMA standards. Candidates must be UK-qualified with relevant experience in reputable law firms or financial institutions. Strong autonomy in managing legal matters and collaboration with stakeholders is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise on a broad range of funds finance and general banking matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate subscription line facilities, NAV facilities, margin loans, and other structured lending documentation.
- Ensure compliance with LMA standards in documentation.
- Collaborate with front-office and internal stakeholders.
- Manage legal matters with a high degree of autonomy.
Key Skills:
- UK-qualified lawyer (or equivalent).
- Experience at a reputable law firm and/or financial institution.
- Strong familiarity with market-standard loan documentation.
- Ability to manage matters autonomously.
- Experience working with front-office and internal stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
A financial institution is seeking an experienced Interim Legal Counsel to join its EMEA legal team on a maternity cover, starting ASAP, on a day-rate basis. The role will focus on advising on a broad range of funds finance and general banking matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating subscription line facilities, NAV facilities, margin loans and other structured lending documentation, primarily based on LMA standards. Candidates should be UK-qualified (or equivalent) with experience gained at a reputable law firm and/or financial institution. Strong familiarity with market-standard loan documentation, the ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy, and experience working directly with front-office and internal stakeholders are essential.
