Investment Banking Lawyer, Legal Department

Job Reference: MCB-10051/GB
Job Location: London (Mayfair) GB

Overview: (Core accountabilities; aims of position; specific responsibilities)

To assist the Head of Legal in providing legal assistance in relation to various areas of the Bank’s activities with the main focus being the Bank’s front office functions in London and Paris. Specific knowledge in general banking, corporate and trade finance (including loans, export credit financing and structured finance).

Responsibilities: (Day-to-day duties; job process; “typical day”)

Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation for international transactions and involvement with transactions from outset to completion.
Provide business focused, high quality and proactive legal advice on a range of commercially complex, challenging and varied legal issues arising from the business needs.
Advise and assist with the Bank’s affairs as a corporate entity.
Advise and liaise with other departments within the Bank on matters that involve legal aspects as required.
Liaising with external legal counsel as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Good knowledge of general banking, corporate and trade finance with specific experience in structured and project finance and commodity trade finance
Qualified in England and Wales and/or France with at least approx PQE 3 years
Fluent in or working knowledge of French

Skills and Abilities:

Solid commercial understanding, an analytical and proactive approach
Ability to convert ideas into practical solutions and solve complex legal problems
Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, cooperation and organisation skills with a structured approach but open to change
Ability to take initiative and to work in a team and/or autonomously
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal skills
Exceptional and meticulous attention to detail
Strong MS Office skills are essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Character & Personal Qualities: