At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage structured product transactions and draft legal documents for investment products.
- Company: Join a Tier 1 Bank with a high-performing team supporting global structured products.
- Benefits: Up to £450 per day via umbrella and hybrid working model in Belfast.
- Other info: Initial contract runs until 01/01/27, with no sponsorship available.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to sophisticated investment products and international stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal or financial services and a Bachelor's degree required.
The predicted salary is between 37800 - 45000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a high performing team supporting global structured products businesses across EMEA, APAC, the Americas, and Japan. This role sits at the intersection of legal, capital markets, product structuring, and transaction execution, offering exposure to a broad range of sophisticated investment products and international stakeholders.
You will work closely with structuring teams, traders, sales professionals, lawyers, and external counsel, playing a critical role throughout the product lifecycle from transaction structuring and execution through to ongoing product management and regulatory compliance.
The Role:- Manage multiple structured product transactions simultaneously across global markets.
- Partner directly with sales, structuring, packaging, and trading teams across EMEA, North America, and APAC.
- Draft, review, analyse, and negotiate a variety of legal and transaction documents relating to structured investment products.
- Support the issuance and ongoing maintenance of structured debt programmes and special purpose vehicle structures.
- Assist with product lifecycle events including amendments, restructurings, unwinds, and redemptions.
- Draft and negotiate distribution agreements with third‑party distributors and financial institutions.
- Provide guidance on legal and regulatory requirements relevant to product issuance and distribution.
- Collaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel on complex transactions and strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to process improvement, document automation, and technology‑driven transformation projects.
- Experience in a legal, financial services, consulting, technology, or related professional environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Understanding of legal documentation and commercial agreements.
- Interest in financial markets, structured products, and capital markets.
- Project management experience or aptitude is advantageous.
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE - PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN/AROUND BELFAST.
Legal Support Specialist (Transaction Management) in Belfast employer: Harvey Nash Group
This Tier 1 Bank offers competitive pay and a hybrid work environment in Belfast. The team supports global structured products across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, providing a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
