Our client, a leading global investment banking firm with a strong presence across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, is seeking to hire a mid-level solicitor with experience in fixed income. The ideal candidate will have gained relevant experience either in-house or in private practice and may be US, UK, and/or Commonwealth qualified.
Role and Responsibilities
This role will be based in London, reporting to the Head of Sales & Trading Legal, EMEA and Asia. The successful candidate will provide legal support to the firm's Fixed Income businesses, including Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Private Placements, Loan & Claims Trading, Emerging Markets (EM), Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), and Asset-Backed Securities (ABS). Additional support may be required for teams across Risk, Operations, Compliance, and Treasury.
Key responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating:
* Engagement letters, term sheets, and offering/issuance documents
* Placement agreements, subscription agreements, and credit/security agreements
* Trade confirmations, assignment, purchase & sale, and transfer agreements
* Fee letters, highly confident letters, and non-reliance letters
The role requires the ability to work independently on certain matters while also collaborating with and supporting senior legal team members as needed.
Person Specification
* Experience within the UK practice of a leading international law firm or financial institution is advantageous, though direct experience in all listed areas is not required.
* Ability to think laterally, adapt quickly, and step outside their comfort zone when needed.
* Strong commercial mindset with the ability to quickly identify key legal and business issues.
* Confidence to negotiate with external counterparties and provide concise, timely legal advice to senior and junior business teams.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills to join a dynamic investment banking team and make a meaningful impact.
Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. They value diverse perspectives, which drive creativity, innovation, and strategic insight.
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