Trade & Transaction Banking Counsel - Leading Investment Bank in Greater London

Job description

Our client

Our client is a leading Investment Bank who are seeking an experienced lawyer to join their Banking & Finance function in a newly created role working across Trade & Transaction Banking with a focus on Cash Management and Trade Finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and assist in negotiating a range of finance documents, including facility agreements, cash management and payment services.
• Provide legal advice on trade finance instruments such as letters of credit, guarantees, and related trade finance rules.
• Advise on cash management products, including automated payment platforms, current and deposit accounts, and associated systems.
• Support working capital financing solutions, including receivables and supply chain financing transactions.

Experience Requirements:

• 5/6+ PQE of relevant experience in Banking & Finance - Exposure to Cash Management a must with experience in Trade/Receivables Financing also highly advantageous.
• Trained and qualified in a leading law firm or In-house institution. Ideally will have had experience working with these products In-House or on secondment.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; able to manage large workloads and tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail

Due to the high volume of applications, if you haven’t heard back from the team on this role, unfortunately, your application has been unsuccessful. If your profile matches any of our other opportunities, one of our consultants will be in touch.

About Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm that sources and secures the best human capital and future leaders for our clients. We provide an integrated international service to support our clients across the globe, from our group headquarters based in the heart of the City of London. We support some of the most prestigious organisations in the world, across financial services, commerce & industry, and professional services. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice areas.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application process, please reach out directly. We welcome discussions about your needs and endeavour to provide support to ensure a positive experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-10-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

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