Interim Structured Issuance Lawyer (Junior/Mid-Level) in London Area

Job description

A leading multinational investment bank is looking to hire an interim Structured Issuance Lawyer. This is a contract role for an initial 6-month period and is likely to be extended.

The successful candidate will join a team that advises on, and documents structured notes issuance programmes and drawdowns originated in the EMA region. Experience with structured notes and issuance platforms is required for this role as the broader team does not have the capacity to train people up.

Role overview:

In this role, you will work closely with the front office in developing and expanding the structured notes platform and structuring and documenting securitised derivatives transactions. The role will involve

1. drafting of legal documentation for note, certificate and warrant transactions linked to a wide range of products with particular focus on equities, fixed income and commodities
2. negotiating distribution agreements and obtaining legal advice as required to increase the number of clients and jurisdictions that the platform services and
3. working on platform build out projects such as templatization and automation.

Requirements:

• Admitted as a Solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience gained at a leading City firm and or in-house experience.
• Previous experience of drafting and negotiating legal documentation for trades issued under structured platforms linked to complex underlyings including equities, fixed income and commodities.
• Broad understanding of U.S. Securities laws and exemptions and their practical applications.
• Expereince in managing high volume of transactions within tight deadlines whilst also progressing project work.
• An excellent attention to detail and accuracy in drafting is key.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2025

Profession type

Management

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