An established international challenger bank with a strong emerging markets focus is seeking a talented Banking & Finance Lawyer (5-10 PQE) to join its expanding legal function. This is a permanent, hybrid position offering broad exposure to high-value transactional work across the bank’s specialist product areas.
Client Details


An established international challenger bank with a strong emerging markets focus is seeking a talented Banking & Finance Lawyer (5-10 PQE) to join its expanding legal function. This role sits at the heart of a dynamic, purpose-driven financial institution involved in innovative payment, FX and trade-related solutions for global clients.


Description


*Advise on a broad range of banking transactions, including FX and derivatives documentation.
*Support structuring, drafting and negotiation of trading agreements (e.g., ISDAs and ancillary documentation).
*Provide legal guidance on relevant regulatory frameworks, with particular value placed on knowledge of EMIR, prudential requirements and other cross-border regulatory obligations.
*Support trade finance and working capital products
*Manage external counsel where required and collaborate with internal business partners to support strategic initiatives.
*Participate in legal risk assessment, policy development and process improvement across the legal function.


Profile


*Qualified lawyer with approximately 5-10 years’ post-qualification experience in banking and finance
*Gounding in FX or derivatives
*Familiarity with regulatory regimes including EMIR (or willingness to deepen expertise).
*Banking, trade finance or emerging markets experience advantageous but not essential.
*Able to work autonomously in a small, high-performing legal team.
*Commercial, solutions-focused, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.


Job Offer


*Competitive salary & benefits
*A truly broad and varied workload in a bank with international reach.
*Mission-driven environment with excellent exposure to senior leadership.