Corporate and Investment Bank - Legal -Derivatives Lawyer - Vice President in City of Westminster

Role Overview

Vice President within EMEA Markets Legal Practice Group advising on a range of transactions across emerging markets and rates derivatives space.

The role is primarily transactional, partnering closely with the business to structure and negotiate transactions across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal support and advice to the business.
• Work closely with the business from inception to the close of transactions, including reviewing, negotiating and drafting transaction documentation.
• Identify, raise and solve legal and regulatory issues affecting the business.
• Develop and manage relationships with external counsel in various jurisdictions; work closely with external counsel on transactions for which they are engaged.
• Liaise with legal colleagues in other jurisdictions on cross‑border transactions and with Compliance and other internal risk and control functions.
• Assist and advise the business and Legal Department colleagues on regulatory change and implementation affecting supported businesses.
• Drive process, documentation, and efficiency improvements across coverage areas.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in England & Wales or a similar jurisdiction.
• PQE in the derivatives/finance space with strong drafting skills and familiarity with ISDA documentation.
• Ability to understand complex structures, exercise good judgement, identify risks and issues, and appropriately raise escalation.
• Confident, proactive, and willing to work closely with Sales, Trading and other internal control functions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interest in transactional work and ability to oversee multiple transactions simultaneously.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and valuing diverse perspectives.
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