Legal Counsel – Banking (VP)

About the role

A leading international banking group is seeking a commercially‑focused Legal Counsel to join its EMEA legal team in London. The role is business‑facing, supporting complex corporate and transaction banking activities across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on bilateral and syndicated lending transactions, guarantees and a range of corporate and transaction banking products.
• Support loan distribution and credit risk insurance transactions.
• Advise on trade finance matters, including guarantees, letters of credit, bond facilities, cash management and account documentation.
• Partner with front‑office and business teams on structured lending and capital risk transfer arrangements.
• Deliver pragmatic guidance on English law matters to stakeholders across the business.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and oversee legal matters.
• Support legal knowledge management, documentation governance, policies and procedural updates.

Required profile

• UK‑qualified solicitor or equivalent qualification.
• 3‑6 years post‑qualification experience, gained in a leading law firm, financial institution or a combination of both.
• Strong knowledge of corporate banking law, lending transactions and familiarity with LMA documentation.
• Experience advising on banking products, financing transactions and related regulatory considerations.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach with international stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Hybrid working arrangements.