*OverviewA wholesale banking institution is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its legal team supporting the bank’s trade finance and wholesale banking activities.
The successful candidate will provide legal support across a range of transactional matters within trade finance and structured banking products, working closely with front office, risk, and operations teams.
This role would suit a lawyer with approximately 5–7 years of relevant legal experience gained in private practice or in-house within a financial institution.
Key Responsibilities*Provide legal advice and transactional support across the bank’s trade finance and wholesale banking business lines.

*Draft, review and negotiate trade finance documentation, including:
*Letters of credit

*Guarantees

*Receivables finance documentation

*Structured trade finance agreements


*Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks relating to trade finance transactions.

*Support the structuring and execution of cross-border trade finance and wholesale banking transactions.

*Liaise with external counsel where required.

*Work closely with front office, risk, compliance and operations teams to ensure transactions are executed in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

*Assist in the development and maintenance of legal documentation templates and internal processes.

Candidate Profile*Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another recognised jurisdiction.

*Around 5–7 years of legal experience, ideally within banking or finance.

*Experience advising on trade finance, structured trade finance or wholesale banking products.

*Strong drafting and negotiation skills relating to banking and finance documentation.

*Commercially minded with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.