Job Description

Shape the future of finance. Build your legal career without boundaries.

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Trade Finance Lawyer (Vice President) to join their Legal Services team in London. This is a strategic, hands-on role supporting corporate lending and trade finance activity across the EMEA region.

Offering the stability of a global leader with the energy of a growing business, they provide a unique platform for legal professionals to thrive. You'll enjoy meaningful responsibility, cross-border exposure, and the chance to work with a diverse team of experts at the heart of the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Advise on a wide range of corporate lending matters including syndicated and bilateral loans, guarantees, security structures, and sustainable finance. Provide legal input on trade finance products such as letters of credit, supply chain and receivables financing, and guarantees. Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, including internal service-level agreements and third-party procurement or tech agreements. Offer guidance on English law and legal/regulatory developments impacting cross-border transactions. Collaborate with front office, risk, compliance, and operations to manage legal risk and ensure seamless execution of deals. Manage relationships with external legal counsel and ensure legal spend is efficient and controlled. Maintain and update legal documentation, internal databases, and playbooks.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 4 years' PQE Strong experience in corporate lending and/or trade finance, ideally from a leading law firm or in-house within financial services Familiarity with commercial contracts and legal risk management in banking or a regulated environment Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams, solve problems proactively, and work collaboratively across teams Organised, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure Experience mentoring junior colleagues is a plus

On Offer:

A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment Cross-border exposure and career development opportunities The chance to be part of a growing, dynamic legal team influencing global finance A diverse and inclusive culture where your contributions truly matter

Ready to step into a high-impact legal role in an international financial setting? Apply now and help shape the future of corporate lending and trade finance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 80,000.00-120,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you have experience in corporate lending and/or trade finance in either a top law firm or an in-house banking role?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London EC4R