Legal Counsel - Debt Capital Markets | London | 12-Month Contract
We're looking for an experienced Debt Capital Markets (DCM) lawyer to join the legal team of a leading international financial institution in London.
This is a high-profile opportunity to support a busy DCM business covering the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, working on a broad range of sophisticated capital markets transactions.
The role
You'll work closely with DCM and MTN teams, providing pragmatic legal advice and hands-on transactional support across matters including:
- Third-party MTN trades
- Syndicated bond issuances
- Liability management transactions
- MTN programme establishments and updates
- Drafting and reviewing final terms
- Reviewing and negotiating bond transaction documentation
- Legal opinions and auditor comfort letters
- Mandate letters and NDAs
- Managing and liaising with external counsel
What we're looking for
You'll be a UK or US-qualified lawyer with 6+ years' PQE and significant DCM experience gained within a major international bank.
You'll need strong technical expertise across syndicated bond issuances and MTN transactions, combined with excellent commercial judgement and the ability to give clear, practical advice in a fast-moving environment.
