Interim Banking Lawyer

Job description

Legal Counsel – Banking & Finance (London)

Interim - Day Rate

One year Contract

An international financial institution is seeking a junior to mid-level Legal Counsel to support its London-based Banking teams. This role focuses on providing legal advice across a broad range of lending and finance transactions, including investment-grade lending, real estate finance, project and infrastructure finance, trade finance, and related risk-mitigation activities. You will also contribute to wider legal support across commercial contracts, property matters, regulatory interpretation, and policy review.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and support the execution of banking and finance transactions, identifying legal and regulatory risks, proposing solutions, negotiating terms, and coordinating documentation with internal and external stakeholders.
• Draft and negotiate term sheets (LMA amongst others), facility agreements, trade finance documents, and secondary trading documentation, while maintaining and updating internal templates.
• Provide legal input into new product approval processes.
• Review a variety of commercial and property-related contracts.
• Conduct legal research, prepare internal guidance, and help arrange training on legal and regulatory developments.
• Support adherence to the organisation’s risk management and conduct frameworks, ensuring effective identification and escalation of legal and conduct risks.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with experience in general lending or financial services, ideally 2–8 PQE (other levels considered).
• Knowledge of syndicated and bilateral loans and ISDA documentation is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the UK legal and regulatory landscape for bank lending.
• Ability to manage transactions independently with excellent communication and prioritisation skills.

Please contact James Franklin at Danos Group to discuss further.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

18-12-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English