At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on capital markets matters and support complex transactions across multiple jurisdictions.
- Company: Leading global bank with a strong capital markets legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive contract terms with potential for extension and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a prestigious financial institution.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the global financial landscape.
- Qualifications: 3+ years PQE with broad capital markets experience and strong advisory skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
We are supporting a leading global bank on the appointment of a Capital Markets Lawyer for an initial 6-month contract, with the potential to extend to 12 months. This is a role within the bank’s capital Markets Legal team, advising on a broad range of capital markets matters and providing transactional support to the bank’s capital markets business across multiple international jurisdictions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising on complex employment matters including investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, restructures, redundancies and terminations
- Providing advice on capital markets matters, including new products and capital markets initiatives
- Providing transactional support to capital markets businesses across multiple regions and jurisdictions
- Acting as lead lawyer on complex, multi-jurisdictional capital markets transactions
- Working closely with regional and country Heads of Legal to provide support to the business
- Identifying and finding ways to reduce legal and reputational risk
- Liaising with external counsel where appointed, including defining scope of work, overseeing quality and managing legal costs
- Working closely with country legal and compliance teams on local regulatory issues
We’re looking for:
- 3+ PQE with strong Capital Markets experience
- Broad Capital Markets experience rather than a focus on one specific product area
- Experience handling complex, multi-jurisdictional Capital Markets transactions
- Strong drafting and advisory skills across Capital Markets documentation and transactions
- Commercial, pragmatic and confident working with senior stakeholders
- Financial services or investment banking experience is preferred
- Experience working across international jurisdictions is a plus
Role details:
- Location: London
- 6-month initial contract, with potential to extend up to 12 months
- Start: December 2026
- Full-time preferred; part-time/fractional arrangements may be considered
If you’re an experienced Capital Markets lawyer looking for an opportunity within a global financial institution, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Capital Markets Lawyer | Global Bank employer: NOVA8
As a leading global bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our London office offers a collaborative culture where you can engage with senior stakeholders and tackle complex employment law issues, all while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and opportunities for mentorship. Join us to be part of a prestigious institution that values your expertise and supports your career development in the financial services sector.
