Well-known multi-national Corporate & Investment Bank in their search for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join their team.
Operating out of the London office on a hybrid basis (3 days per week in office), you will support on a wide variety of infrastructure and operational projects within a collaborative team.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established global corporate and investment banking group with a long-standing presence in London. The organisation supports a diverse international client base across capital markets, investment banking, financing, and advisory services. It is known for combining the scale and stability of a global institution with a collaborative, pragmatic culture that values technical excellence, innovation and thoughtful risk management.

Description

• Advising on a variety of English law matters including commercial contracts, outsourcing, procurement, professional services, and intra-group arrangements
• Supporting digital and technology initiatives, including cloud services, AI-enabled solutions, data and information platforms, and internal governance processes
• Supporting M&A advisory mandates and corporate transactions
• Handling company secretarial matters for UK entities
• Managing regulatory advisory, frameworks, and new developments

Profile

Essential requirements:

• UK-qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a current practising certificate
• 4 - 10 years' post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house within financial services or banking
• Strong grounding in commercial and corporate legal matters, including advisory
• Excellent legal analysis, drafting and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously while collaborating effectively with wider teams

Desirable:

• Prior in-house banking experience
• Exposure to digital, technology or outsourcing projects

Job Offer

• Base salary up to £110,000 depending on candidate experience
• Hybrid working, 3 days per week in office
• Exposure to complex, cross-border and strategic work
• Opportunity to be involved in innovative digital and transformation projects