At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on innovative debt investments and financing structures with a social purpose.
- Company: Leading international development finance institution based in London.
- Benefits: Opportunity for first in-house role, exposure to high-quality transactions, and meaningful impact.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with direct interaction with investment professionals.
- Why this job: Combine sophisticated legal work with a mission to drive economic growth in emerging markets.
- Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 4+ years' experience in banking and finance.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Looking to diversify the work you do beyond traditional banking and finance transactions? Do you want to combine sophisticated legal work with a genuine social purpose mission? We are currently partnering with a leading international development finance institution seeking a Finance Lawyer to join its London-based legal team. This is a rare opportunity to work on complex cross-border financing transactions while supporting investments that drive economic growth and development across emerging markets.
The Opportunity
- You will advise on a broad range of debt investments and financing structures, including:
- Trade and supply chain finance
- Risk participations
- Structured and innovative financing arrangements
- Sustainable and impact-focused investments
- Working closely with investment professionals, you will support transactions from origination through to execution and portfolio management, providing commercially focused legal advice on high-profile international matters.
Candidate Profile
- England & Wales or New York qualified lawyer
- 4+ years' PQE
- Strong banking and finance experience gained at a leading international law firm and/or financial institution
- Experience advising on cross-border lending and debt transactions
- Familiarity with LMA documentation
- Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience within development finance, trade finance, structured finance, sustainable finance or debt capital markets would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why This Role?
- Excellent first in-house opportunity
- Broad exposure beyond traditional lending work
- High-quality cross-border transactions
- Direct interaction with investment professionals and key decision-makers
- Opportunity to contribute to investments with meaningful social and economic impact
- Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment
If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, international exposure and purpose-driven work, we would be delighted to have a confidential conversation.
Legal Counsel (Debt Finance) - Impact Led Business employer: The Stephen James Partnership
Join a leading international development finance institution in London, where you can engage in sophisticated legal work that drives economic growth and social impact. Our collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to work on high-profile cross-border transactions while directly interacting with investment professionals. Embrace the chance to diversify your legal expertise beyond traditional banking and finance, contributing to meaningful investments that make a difference in emerging markets.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
