Legal Counsel - Trade Finance

Overview

A rapidly growing fintech organization is seeking a Trade Finance Lawyer with expertise in syndication, distribution, and securitisation of trade finance assets across multiple geographies. This role involves supporting Distribution and Product teams, managing complex legal issues, and collaborating with outside counsel to meet business objectives. Experience with technology platforms is advantageous. The position reports to the Senior Legal Counsel based in the UK and is remote-friendly, with a preference for candidates located in the Eastern US time zone, the United Kingdom, or Western Europe (CET).

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for trade finance transactions, including supply chain finance, accounts receivable finance, and inventory finance facilities.
• Assist the global Distribution team in developing new funding structures for existing products and new geographic markets.
• Collaborate with Product teams to develop new product and service offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams such as Product, Distribution, Operations, Technology, and Finance.
• Manage legal aspects of strategic initiatives, including conducting due diligence for new market entries.
• Stay informed on laws and regulations relevant to expanding product offerings across various jurisdictions.
• Partner with team members to develop and update legal templates, processes, and playbooks as business models evolve.
• Contribute to designing and improving legal department processes.
• Manage relationships with outside counsel.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in trade finance and/or securitisation, syndication, and distribution of accounts receivable and supply chain finance assets.
• Experience negotiating complex legal documentation with customers and funding parties.
• Proven ability to develop funding structures for new products and geographic markets.
• Experience entering new markets and geographies.
• Familiarity with funding structures such as BAFT participations, SPV structures, and notes programmes.
• Strong business judgment, ethical standards, and pragmatic decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage projects effectively in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with business and legal stakeholders, including senior executives.
• Demonstrated high performance in either in-house legal roles or private practice.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and open-minded with a willingness to operate outside comfort zones.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, financial regulation, and/or inventory finance.
• Familiarity with technology platforms.
• Sense of humor and strong work ethic.

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual base salary range: $155,000 – $188,000, dependent on skills, experience, certifications, and location.
• Generous benefits program including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible work schedule and remote-friendly environment.
• Comprehensive paid time off including PTO, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Global parental leave.
• Company-issued equipment (laptop, monitor, etc.).
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Career development and pathing opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health advocacy.

Location

Remote-friendly with a preference for candidates based in the Eastern US time zone, the United Kingdom, or Western Europe (CET).

Candidates who do not meet every criterion but are enthusiastic about the role are encouraged to apply.