Interim Banking/Finance Lawyer - Corporate Lending

Job description

Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer (Corporate Lending) 6-Month Contract | London | Hybrid Working

An international financial institution is seeking an experienced Banking & Finance Lawyer to join its Transaction Management team on an initial 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with strong corporate lending experience to work on a broad range of high-value loan transactions, supporting major corporate clients and collaborating with senior stakeholders across banking, legal and origination functions.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing and executing corporate lending transactions ranging from approximately £10m to £750m, taking ownership of the documentation process from initial structuring through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of bilateral and syndicated loan transactions from inception to completion.
• Advise on transaction structuring and identify key commercial and legal risks associated with complex lending arrangements.
• Draft, review and negotiate term sheets, facility agreements, intercreditor agreements and related financing documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external legal counsel throughout transactions.
• Support internal stakeholders by interpreting legal advice and providing practical, commercial guidance on financing arrangements.
• Ensure lending documentation aligns with internal policy requirements, credit approvals and prevailing market standards.
• Project manage transactions through to completion and coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in negotiations and stakeholder discussions concerning commercial, legal and policy considerations.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years' PQE gained in banking and finance, leveraged finance or corporate lending.
• Strong working knowledge of LMA documentation and the UK syndicated loan market.
• Experience leading and managing multiple lending transactions simultaneously.
• Ability to negotiate and advise independently on complex financing documentation from both a commercial and legal perspective.
• Exposure to transactions such as acquisition finance, refinancings, management buyouts, sustainable-linked lending and other corporate financing structures would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in the UK corporate lending market.

The Opportunity

This position offers the chance to work on a high-profile portfolio of corporate lending transactions, partnering closely with experienced banking professionals, legal teams and external advisers. It would suit a commercially minded Banking & Finance Lawyer looking to broaden their transactional exposure whilst working on sophisticated financing matters within a leading financial services environment.

To apply for this role, please so so via the advert, or contact Charlie Cripps at Venn Group on ccripps@venngroup.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-08-2026

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