Legal Counsel - International Bank (3-5 PQE)

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Michael Page UK

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Our summary

Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 a year
About £5,230 - £6,030 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, London
Contract: Permanent
Experience: 3+ years

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Financial Services

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What you'll get

Permanent Legal Counsel (3-5 PQE) position in London.If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a collaborative in-house legal team, advising on a varied portfolio of lending and financing transactions while supporting wider business and regulatory initiatives.

Broad exposure across complex banking & finance matters.
High-profile stakeholder engagement and commercial impact.

What you'll do

Advising on a range of banking and finance transactions, identifying legal and regulatory risks and delivering practical solutions.
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation, including facility agreements, term sheets and related transactional documents.
Supporting transaction execution from inception through to completion.
Working closely with front office and business stakeholders across Corporate Banking and Financial Institutions teams.
Providing legal input on new products and business initiatives.
Advising on commercial contracts and general legal matters across the organisation.
Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and helping to deliver training and guidance to stakeholders.
Contributing to legal risk management, governance and policy-related projects.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with strong banking and finance experience gained within private practice or an in-house financial services environment.You will ideally have:

Experience advising on general lending and banking transactions.
Strong understanding of the UK banking and regulatory landscape.
Familiarity with LMA-based documentation and financing structures.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive, commercial and solutions-focused approach.

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

Industry: Staffing

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About the company & team

Our client is a well-established international financial institution with a strong presence in the UK market. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join their London-based legal team, supporting a broad range of banking and finance activities across the business.

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