We are looking for an experienced Capital Markets Lawyer to join a London-based Investment Bank on a long-term contract. The successful candidate will provide legal and transactional support across the Capital Markets business, working on new products, strategic initiatives and complex cross-border transactions. The role offers significant international exposure, supporting Capital Markets teams across London, New York, Frankfurt, Paris and Dubai.
This is a hands-on position requiring someone comfortable taking ownership of complex matters while working closely with regional and country Legal, Compliance and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Capital Markets-related legal advice in connection with new products, transactions and wider Capital Markets initiatives.
- Provide transactional legal support to Capital Markets businesses across Western regions, including London, New York, Frankfurt, Paris and Dubai.
- Act as lead lawyer on complex, multi-jurisdictional Capital Markets transactions.
- Collaborate with relevant regional and country Heads of Legal to provide coordinated and seamless legal support to the business.
- Support the wider Capital Markets Legal team and business stakeholders working across Capital Markets.
- Review, advise on and help promote a clear understanding of Capital Markets documentation across business teams.
- Identify potential legal and reputational risks and develop practical approaches to mitigate those risks.
- Work closely with country Legal and Compliance teams on local legal and regulatory matters.
- Manage external counsel where required, ensuring the scope of work is appropriate and clearly defined.
- Oversee the quality and delivery of external legal advice while managing legal costs and ensuring effective matter management.
Experience & Requirements
The successful candidate should have:
- Minimum 3–4 years’ PQE.
- Strong experience within Capital Markets and related transactional legal work.
- Experience advising on complex and ideally cross-border/multi-jurisdictional transactions.
- Strong understanding of Capital Markets documentation and associated legal and regulatory considerations.
- Ability to work effectively with front-office/business stakeholders, Legal and Compliance teams.
- Experience coordinating with lawyers and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong commercial judgement with the ability to identify and manage legal and reputational risk.
- Ability to independently manage transactions and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
This is an excellent long-term contract opportunity for a Capital Markets Lawyer looking to join an international legal team and work on sophisticated transactions across major global financial centres.
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Capital Markets Lawyer - Fixed Term Contract employer: Volition
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