Legal Documentation Officer

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Hybrid 3 days in the office/2 from home

Our Client is a globally recognised, successful bank who provide world-class services to various institutions and individuals. Offering a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services/products, this thriving business boasts over 10 million active customers in over 700 business locations. Due to business requirements, we are now looking to acquire the services of an experienced Operational Risk Manager.

Hybrid role – 3 days a week in the London office, 2 days from home.

– Office hours are Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm with a 1‑hour lunch.

In this role, you will be part of the team supporting the Team Lead – Documentation and Credit Risk Monitoring to plan ahead and deliver our business strategy in line with our long‑term goals. You’ll also be involved in overseeing an implementing bank‑wide and business activities, engagement agendas and executive reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate facility agreements and associated security documentation in relation to mortgage loans, short term loans, trade finance and other facilities approved by the Bank to ensure alignment with credit approval terms and conditions.
• In conjunction with the Legal Team, engage with external legal counsels and solicitors for drafting and negotiations of facility and security documents, monitor the progress of the documentation activity and make sure timely completion of the documentation task.
• Ensure execution of facility and security documentation in compliance with the Bank’s policy and procedures.
• Participate in the closing process of the documentation and prepare completion checklist to make sure all documents are duly executed, and all condition precedents are satisfied.
• Take responsibility for the safe custody of facility and security documents and maintaining the document register, ensuring all respective expiry dates and deadlines are adhered to.
• Support the Team lead on ad‑hoc functions related to the Documentation activities and any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time to ensure the effective management of risks.

Key Skills/Experience

• Proven experience in the preparation and negotiation of facility & security documentation.
• Ability to monitor entire legal documentation due diligence from end to end to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently, a self‑starter who is pro‑active and shows initiative.
• Ideal candidate should possess adequate legal documentation experience within the financial services industry.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative and General Business

Industries

Banking and Financial Services

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