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Interim Senior Legal Counsel (Lev Fin/Acquisition Finance) - Global BankThe Stephen James Partnership • City of London, London, United Kingdom
Interim Senior Legal Counsel (Lev Fin/Acquisition Finance) - Global Bank

Interim Senior Legal Counsel (Lev Fin/Acquisition Finance) - Global Bank

The Stephen James Partnership • City of London, London, United Kingdom
17 hours ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join the legal team of a leading global financial institution on an initial circa 5-month contract.


We're seeking an experienced Leveraged & Acquisition Finance lawyer with a strong loan markets background and significant experience advising on Term Loan B (TLB) transactions. This is a hands-on role supporting complex domestic and cross-border financings, working alongside senior stakeholders in a fast-paced, international environment.


The role:

  • Advising on a broad range of leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating loan documentation, with a particular focus on Term Loan B facilities.
  • Supporting transactions from origination through to execution and closing.
  • Partnering with front office, Credit, Compliance, Risk and other key stakeholders to deliver commercially focused legal advice.
  • Identifying and managing legal, regulatory and reputational risks across sophisticated financing transactions.


The ideal candidate:

  • Qualified lawyer with experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house financial institution.
  • Strong Leveraged & Acquisition Finance experience with an excellent understanding of the syndicated loan market.
  • Proven expertise advising on Term Loan B transactions is essential.
  • Experience negotiating and executing complex loan documentation across domestic and cross-border transactions.
  • Commercially astute, technically strong and able to manage transactions with minimal supervision.
  • Available at short notice or immediately preferred.


What's on offer:

  • Initial circa 5-month interim assignment.
  • Competitive day rate.
  • Hybrid working, London-based.
  • Opportunity to join a leading global financial institution, advising on high-profile leveraged and acquisition finance transactions.
  • Immediate or short-notice start.


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