Legal Counsel (Banking and Finance)

Job Description:

Our highly regard client in Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel who is experienced in banking and finance (in particular, corporate bilateral, syndicated lending, structured lending such as real estate finance, cash management etc.)

This role sits within a well-established function supporting activities and transactions across the UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice, support complex transactions, and work closely with key stakeholders across the business.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Qualified lawyer (England or equivalent) with strong experience in banking and finance law - Around 4 years PQE ideally (flexible up to 7 years PQE max)

Demonstrable experience across corporate and structured lending transactions

Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to financing within a banking environment

Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice

Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

Core Responsibilities:

Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of financing matters

Support corporate lending transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, as well as structured finance (real estate, fund, infrastructure and leveraged finance)

Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation, including facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, term sheets and legal opinions

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor

Contribute to legal policy development, governance processes and risk management

Benefits:

A highly competitive salary

Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16445)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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