Legal Counsel Opportunity - Corporate & Commercial Banking (Loans)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a Corporate & Commercial Banking Loans Legal team on a 9-month maternity leave cover (with potential extension).

London |ASAP start | 9-month duration

The Role:
You will support the Loans Legal team in advising corporate and commercial bankers on a broad range of lending matters, with a particular focus on the application of internal credit policy. This role offers exposure to high-volume transactions across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and Africa in a fast-paced, collaborative in-house environment.

Experience Required:

• 1-3 years' PQE
• Experience in Banking and/or Corporate Finance
• Strong familiarity with LMA standard documentation
• Understanding of bilateral and syndicated corporate lending
• Experience drafting and negotiating NDAs related to loans
• Working knowledge of North American lending practices (desirable)

Key Responsibilities:

• Advising on lending transactions and related legal issues across multiple jurisdictions
• Applying internal credit policy and completing relevant checklists
• Reviewing corporate guarantees across lending products
• Reviewing NDAs against internal guidance
• Drafting and negotiating uncommitted facilities using internal templates
• Reviewing ancillary lending documentation (e.g. legal opinions, release and reliance letters, consent and waiver letters)
• Supporting on ad hoc and stretch tasks as required

This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on in-house experience within corporate and commercial lending.