Commercial Banking Lawyer

Overview

The organization is seeking Commercial Banking Lawyers to support clients across financial services, banking, corporate, real estate, and other industry sectors on a broad range of domestic and international finance matters. Relevant experience may include commercial lending, debt finance, trade finance, real estate finance, securitisation, and related banking work.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on commercial banking and related finance matters, including corporate lending, bilateral and syndicated facilities, debt finance, trade finance, real estate finance, and securitisation.
• Draft, review, and negotiate finance documentation, including facility agreements, security documents, guarantees, intercreditor arrangements, and related transaction documents.
• Advise banks, financial institutions, borrowers, corporates, property businesses, and internal stakeholders on transaction structures, documentation, risk, and commercial considerations.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, treasury, risk, compliance, external counsel, and deal teams to support transactions throughout their lifecycle.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, or an equivalent qualification with relevant commercial banking or related finance experience, and the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as commercial lending, debt finance, trade finance, real estate finance, or securitisation.
• Strong drafting, review, and negotiation experience across finance, lending, security, or related transaction documentation.
• Excellent commercial awareness, communication, stakeholder-management, and analytical skills, with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice in fast-paced transaction environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health benefits, pension, and additional benefits.
• Access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.

Location

• Remote, onsite, or hybrid work options, depending on client requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or harass based on protected characteristics under applicable law.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
• By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge that provided information is correct and accurate to the best of their knowledge.