At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on high-profile debt transactions and manage multiple deals in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Leading global financial institution with a dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and exposure to diverse capital markets.
- Other info: 12-month contract starting October 2026 with great career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a top-tier team and make an impact in the Debt Capital Markets sector.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with strong DCM experience and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 160000 - 165000 £ per year.
- A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced
- Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Lawyer to join its EMEA legal team on a
- 12-month contract basis, based in
London .
This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with DCM and funding businesses across a broad range of capital markets transactions, advising on high-profile debt issuances and programme work across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on a variety of DCM transactions, including syndicated bond issuances, MTN programme establishments and updates, and liability management exercises.
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, including final terms, mandates, NDAs, legal opinions and auditor comfort letters.
- Providing clear, commercial legal advice to business stakeholders on live transactions and strategic initiatives.
- Working closely with internal stakeholders and coordinating with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
- Managing competing deadlines and supporting a diverse transaction pipeline in a fast-paced environment.
- Required Experience
- Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or US qualified).
- Strong DCM experience gained within a major international bank or leading law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on
- MTN programmes and programme updates
- Syndicated bond issuances
- Liability management transactions
- Drafting and reviewing final terms and related transaction documentation
- Strong commercial judgement and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused advice.
- The Ideal Candidate
- Thrives in a fast-moving transactional environment.
- Able to manage multiple deals simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Comfortable operating independently while working closely with business and legal colleagues.
- Additional Information
Start Date
October 2026
Duration
12 months
Location
- London (hybrid working model)
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Interim Legal Counsel – Debt Capital Markets (12-Month Contract)- £160k-£165k employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
Join a dynamic and innovative fintech leader that prioritises employee growth and development in the rapidly evolving payments sector. With a collaborative work culture that values diverse perspectives, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact while working alongside industry experts. Enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to shape the future of financial services in a supportive environment that encourages professional advancement.
