Job Description

A leading ethical bank is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its Business Banking team. This role centres on managing the legal documentation process for commercial lending from drafting and negotiating facility agreements to overseeing security and ancillary documents. You'll work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure transactions are delivered smoothly, compliantly and on time.
Key responsibilities:

• Lead the legal process for bespoke loan documentation, including facility agreements and security packages
• Liaise with panel solicitors, borrowers, surveyors and valuers to manage transactions from start to finish
• Review and advise on title reports, valuations and monitoring surveys
• Ensure all documentation meets legal, regulatory and internal policy standards
• Provide legal guidance to relationship managers, lending operations and credit teams
• Monitor progress, flag bottlenecks and keep stakeholders informed
• Support template and process improvements across Business Banking
• Maintain governance standards and accurate records
• Contribute to panel solicitor performance reviews and procurement processes

What you'll bring:

• UK-qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE in banking and finance law
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial lending documentation
• Familiarity with LMA-style agreements and lending structures (desirable)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload independently
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and advising on complex issues
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on ethical outcomes

Based in Bristol with a blend of both office and home working, you can expect a friendly, supportive culture with a competitive salary and array of benefits.
For more information about this role please contact Hannah Somers at Chadwick Nott.
(t) 0117 917 1929
(m) 07435 943574
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*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Company
Our business is about you. Helping you find the right job. We've been in the recruitment industry for 20 years, so we're confident we can make a real difference to your career prospects. Over half of our business is repeat or recommended business - candidates returning for their next career move or recommending their colleagues to us. We like it like that.
But that's not enough. We want to improve our legal recruitment service every day, every week, and every year, to ensure your success.
Our depth and breadth of experience means we already know the legal recruitment market inside out. And our industry-leading training programme fully prepares candidates for what lies ahead in a law career. So, as a lawyer, you can trust us when you need to take the next step.
We see things from your perspective. Nearly all our staff have legal training, and many have actually practised as solicitors. Which means you benefit from their in-depth knowledge of local markets, and specialist legal recruitment advice from consultants with first-hand, relevant experience.
Of course we take your career extremely seriously. We've worked long and hard to build trust and rapport with our clients and candidates, and all our dealings are treated with utmost confidence. We have a reputation for being proactive and well connected in the legal profession, and we're always determined to achieve the best possible outcome for you.
For more information about how we can assist you please visit or call us in confidence on 0800 0121 848
Company info Website Telephone 0117 925 9962 Location 2nd Floor
25 King Street
Bristol
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BS1 4PB
United Kingdom
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