UK remote
Commercial Banking Lawyer
About this role
We are currently seeking Commercial Banking Lawyers to support Axiom clients across financial services, banking, corporate, real estate and other industry sectors on a broad range of domestic and international finance matters. Relevant experience may include commercial lending, debt finance, trade finance, real estate finance, securitisation and related banking work. Responsibilities: Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice on commercial banking and related finance matters, including corporate lending, bilateral and syndicated facilities, debt finance, trade finance, real estate finance and securitisation.
Draft, review and negotiate finance documentation, including facility agreements, security documents, guarantees, intercreditor arrangements and related transaction documents. Advise banks, financial institutions, borrowers, corporates, property businesses and internal stakeholders on transaction structures, documentation, risk and commercial considerations. Work with legal, finance, treasury, risk, compliance, external counsel and deal teams to support transactions throughout their lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualified lawyer eligible to practise in the UK, or an equivalent qualification with relevant commercial banking or related finance experience, and the right to work in the UK. Experience in one or more relevant areas, such as commercial lending, debt finance, trade finance, real estate finance or securitisation. Strong drafting, review and negotiation experience across finance, lending, security or related transaction documentation.
Excellent commercial awareness, communication, stakeholder-management and analytical skills, with the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice in fast-paced transaction environments. Compensation, Benefits & Location: This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, pension and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs.
Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements. Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alternative legal services. Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement.