At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support on trade finance and lending activities across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Major international financial services organisation with a dynamic legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for business transformation and digitisation.
- Why this job: Join a global team and make an impact on complex cross-border transactions.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' PQE in trade finance or lending with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
Our client, a major international financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced England & Wales qualified lawyer to join their legal team on a 12-month interim basis.
The successful candidate will provide legal support across a range of trade finance and lending activities, advising business stakeholders on complex cross-border transactions, product structures, documentation, and regulatory matters.
The role will involve partnering with teams across multiple jurisdictions and working closely with risk, compliance, finance, tax, and other control functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on trade finance transactions, including letters of credit and related trade products.
- Provide legal support on export credit agency-backed financing and asset distribution matters.
- Review, draft and negotiate transaction documentation.
- Support business stakeholders on multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory issues.
- Work closely with internal legal teams and external counsel on global matters and strategic projects.
- Contribute to business transformation and digitisation initiatives.
- Required Experience
- 5+ years' PQE.
- Strong experience in lending and/or trade finance.
- Experience advising on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
- Working knowledge of trade finance products, including letters of credit.
- Familiarity with ICC rules and market practice (including UCP and ISP98) would be advantageous.
- Key Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong commercial judgement and problem-solving capability.
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Trade Finance Lawyer 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.
