Are you considering your first move in-house?
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:
- Corporate lending
- 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.
Contact Details:
The Stephen James Partnership Recruitment Team
