We are partnering with a major UK energy business to find a senior finance lawyer for its in-house legal team. It's a commercial and entrepreneurial role with a lot of autonomy, and will be working on bespoke financings for critical national energy infrastructure.
This is a senior in-house position for an accomplished trade finance and structured finance lawyer with substantial experience advising on commodities financing, secured lending, structured credit products, and complex financing arrangements. You will structure, negotiate, execute and manage trade finance facilities, commodity finance transactions, inventory and receivables financing arrangements, and wider corporate funding structures.
The role:
Lead legal support for structured trade and commodity finance transactions.
Advise on receivables finance, inventory finance, borrowing base facilities, prepayment structures, supply chain finance and other structured credit products.
Draft, review, negotiate and execute finance documentation, security packages and ancillary agreements.
Advise on corporate financing arrangements, leveraged finance and infrastructure financing transactions.
Partner with commercial, treasury, trading, finance and executive leadership teams to develop financing solutions.
Advise on security structures, intercreditor arrangements, guarantees and collateral management frameworks.
Coordinate external legal counsel and other professional advisers as required.
Identify and manage legal, regulatory and commercial risks while supporting business objectives.
Contribute to strategic projects, investments, joint ventures and business growth initiatives.
Monitor legal developments affecting trade finance, energy markets and financing activities.
What they're looking for
Solicitor qualified in England & Wales, 10+ years' PQE
Strong background in structured trade finance, commodity finance, leverage finance, banking or structured finance.
Experience gained within a leading law firm, financial institution, commodity trading business, or major corporate.
Demonstrable expertise in secured lending transactions and security enforcement frameworks.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills.
Strong understanding of commodity markets and financing structures.
Strong knowledge of LMA documentation
You’re hands-on and self-sufficient: someone who rolls up their sleeves and runs deals themselves rather than defaulting to outside counsel
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Senior Counsel – Oil & Gas - Structured & Trade Finance in London employer: Simmons & Hanbury
Simmons & Hanbury is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the legal field. With a strong focus on employee growth, the firm provides ample opportunities for professional development, particularly in the exciting energy sector across Africa. Located in London, employees benefit from a vibrant city atmosphere while enjoying relocation support and visa sponsorship, making it an attractive choice for both UK and international talent.
