Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer - Leading Private Bank

Job description

We are partnering with a leading international bank to appoint an Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer to join its established legal team on an initial six-month interim contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a transactional banking lawyer to join a sophisticated financial institution, advising on a broad range of lending matters and working closely with the business across a diverse portfolio of borrowers, security providers and financing structures.

The Opportunity

You will join a well-established legal function, providing legal support to the bank’s lending business across both new transactions and the ongoing management of its existing portfolio.

The role will have a particular focus on property lending and securities-backed lending, alongside a variety of specialist financing arrangements. You will work across a diverse client base, including individuals, domestic and international corporate structures, charities, and various wealth and investment vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the business on a broad range of transactional credit and lending matters
• Draft, review and negotiate facility agreements and associated finance documentation
• Provide legal support throughout the lifecycle of a diverse lending portfolio
• Advise on property finance, securities-backed lending and other specialist financing arrangements
• Advise on security structures and related documentation
• Work with a diverse range of borrowers, guarantors and security providers
• Provide commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders
• Assist with the development and maintenance of legal policies, procedures and precedent documentation

About You

• England & Wales qualified solicitor with approximately 3–4 PQE or above
• Strong transactional banking, credit or lending experience
• Experience drafting and negotiating finance and security documentation
• Comfortable managing matters independently with limited supervision
• Background in property finance, secured lending, wealth lending, private banking or financial services would be particularly relevant
• Strong technical drafting, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Commercially minded, pragmatic and confident working with a broad range of stakeholders
• Able to operate effectively within a fast-paced banking environment

Why This Role?

• Initial six-month contract with an immediate start
• Opportunity to join a leading international banking institution
• Broad and varied transactional credit remit
• Exposure to sophisticated lending transactions and a diverse borrower base
• Opportunity to work closely with an established and highly regarded legal team
• A strong opportunity for a transactional banking lawyer looking to gain valuable in-house experience

If you are a Credit, Banking or Finance Lawyer with strong transactional lending experience and are available for a high-quality interim opportunity, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please contact interims@thesjp.co.uk for further information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2026

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