Full job descriptionLegal Counsel | Structured FinanceCorporate Title: Director
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Reporting to: Head of Legal
WFH: Hybrid model
Direct Reports: N/A




An international financial institution is seeking an experienced structured finance lawyer to join its EMEA legal team. This is a highly visible, business-facing role supporting a broad range of financing transactions and strategic initiatives across the region. The successful candidate will work closely with front office, structuring, credit, risk and operations teams, acting as a trusted adviser on complex financing matters.
The OpportunityThis position offers the chance to advise on a diverse portfolio of structured financing transactions, including securitisations, fund finance, insured financing and other bespoke financing structures. Working alongside senior stakeholders, you will play a key role in transaction execution, legal risk management and the development of new products and business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities*Provide legal support throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from structuring through to execution and post-closing matters.
*Advise on structured finance, fund finance, securitisation and complex financing arrangements across multiple jurisdictions.
*Assess legal and regulatory risks and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.
*Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation.
*Partner with business, credit, risk and compliance teams to support transaction execution and risk management.
*Manage relationships with external counsel across relevant jurisdictions.
*Support new product development, business growth initiatives and legal know-how projects.
*Mentor junior team members and contribute to the ongoing development of the wider legal function.
About You*Qualified UK lawyer or similar qualification
*Significant post-qualification experience gained within a leading law firm, financial institution, or a combination of both.
*Strong experience advising on structured finance and securitisation transactions.
*Excellent understanding of financing structures, security arrangements, insolvency considerations and related regulatory frameworks.
*Commercially minded with strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
*Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and international teams.




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