At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice and support for diverse debt capital markets transactions.
- Company: Join Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, a leading financial institution in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make an impact in capital markets while growing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 2-4 years post-qualification experience in law with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 72000 £ per year.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is seeking a talented Debt Capital Markets Lawyer to join its EMEA Legal Department in London.
The role is designed for a junior lawyer with 2‑4 years post‑qualification experience who can support MUFG’s dynamic Capital Markets Group and provide expert legal advice on a diverse range of debt capital markets transactions.
What you'll do
- Provide comprehensive legal advice, review, draft and negotiate documentation for a wide variety of debt capital markets transactions across multiple product lines.
- Support the structuring and establishment of new products as well as innovative business initiatives within the Capital Markets Group.
- Engage directly with clients during negotiations and assist business units by clearly explaining complex products to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Offer strategic legal counsel on regulatory matters, reputational considerations, and documentation issues related to capital markets activities.
- Deliver training sessions on legal and regulatory developments to employees across the firm to ensure up‑to‑date knowledge sharing.
- Participate actively in working groups and committees within MUFG to contribute your expertise to broader organisational projects.
- Efficiently manage relationships with external law firms while ensuring prudent control over legal spend.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues across both MUFG Bank and MUFG Securities EMEA plc in accordance with dual‑hat responsibilities.
- Identify potential conflicts between entities promptly and escalate issues appropriately to maintain entity neutrality.
- Maintain strict adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements while supporting both business arms effectively.
What you bring
- Hold a university degree in law with 2‑4 years post‑qualification experience gained either at a major law firm or within another significant financial institution.
- Demonstrate robust technical understanding of debt capital markets transactions along with commercial awareness of current market trends and regulatory changes impacting the sector.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills enabling you to build effective stakeholder relationships quickly across diverse teams.
- Showcase strong written and verbal communication abilities that allow you to explain intricate legal concepts clearly to non‑specialist audiences.
- Display proven experience operating successfully within team‑oriented or matrix environments while collaborating with colleagues at varying levels of seniority.
- Exhibit proactive enthusiasm for driving positive change coupled with accountability for results delivered.
- Bring an international outlook combined with pragmatic problem‑solving skills tailored for commercial settings.
- Work efficiently under pressure while balancing independence with sensitivity towards team goals and deadlines.
- Demonstrate curiosity about new developments in capital markets law alongside sound commercial judgement.
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Contact Details:
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