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.
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• 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
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• 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
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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 in London 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.
