DCM/Structured Finance Lawyer in City of London
SSQ is looking for an DCM/Structured Finance Lawyer in City of London
Job description
Job Title: Legal Counsel – DCM and Structured Finance
Location: London
Contract: 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)
An investment-focused financial services institution is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team on a fixed-term basis. The organisation has a significant footprint in the UK market and a strong reputation for prudent asset management and risk mitigation strategies.
The Role
The successful candidate will support the asset origination and investments teams. The focus will be on providing high-quality, commercially minded legal advice across a range of liquid and structured finance transactions, including social housing bonds, US private placements, and municipal bonds.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal support on the execution of a wide range of debt and structured finance investments.
- Review and negotiate term sheets, transaction documents, NDAs, and related materials.
- Advise on liquid investments such as bonds and private placement notes.
- Interpret and assess bond prospectuses, consent solicitations, and associated risk factors.
- Assist in the negotiation and upkeep of trading agreements (e.g. ISDAs, GMRAs) with financial counterparties.
- Manage queries related to existing assets, including legal risk analysis and regulatory compliance.
- Liaise with and manage external counsel where necessary.
- Keep abreast of relevant regulatory frameworks applicable to asset investments by insurers.
Key Requirements
- UK-qualified solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE.
- Strong experience in debt capital markets, fixed income instruments, and/or structured finance from a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
- Good understanding of security structures and credit risk mitigation.
- Experience with ISDA/GMRAs and/or familiarity with US capital markets is advantageous but not essential.
- Ability to balance technical legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholder relationships efficiently.
Candidate Profile
- Strong communicator with a commercial, solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent multitasking and workload prioritisation skills.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
If you are interested in discussing this role further, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- City of London
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 04-07-2025
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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