Legal Advisor - Debt Capital Markets Location: London Team: Banking Legal Team Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus + Benefits WFH: Hybrid model Reporting to: Head of Legal Direct Reports: N/A About the Role: Fantastic opportunity for a Debit Capital Markets Legal Advisor to join the securities legal team of a Global Banking Group.
The work is primarily transactional with a focus on securities products.
You will draft, review and advise on securities-related documentation and help with the execution of such documentation following internal requirements policies and external regulations.
Responsibilities: Managing trades which includes reviewing drafts, preparing execution versions, drafting relevant documents and supporting colleagues and the London MTN desk with any queries.
Working on repackaging trades which involves tasks such as requesting ISINs, and reviewing drafts.
Providing transaction-related administrative assistance as required, including arranging for documents to be signed and handling queries from other departments.
Supporting and coordinating the due diligence process for capital markets transactions.
The management of reputational and conduct risk, including identifying non-standard factors in transactions.
Provide legal advice or support in relation to various projects and initiatives taking place in the firm at any given time, for example, cross-border licensing reviews and ESG issues.
Experience Required: Legal Degree or similar qualification.
At least 3 years of relevant work experience gained within a private practice or an in-house legal team within the financial service sector.
DCM experience is essential for this role.
Securitization experience is preferred but not essential for this role.
Strong communication skills and adept at establishing professional credibility at all levels within the business, with the ability to build effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
Demonstrates confidence and is adept at negotiating and influencing others.
Excellent planning, organisation and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines.
Strong levels of business understanding and commercial acumen.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Highly articulate and able to apply new skills effectively.
Proficiency in French would be desirable but not a requisite.
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