Banking Lawyer, VP

A leading global bank is looking for a commercially minded banking lawyer to join its Legal team as Vice President. You'll provide English law advice for the bank's corporate client business across the EMEA region, covering bilateral and syndicated loans, guarantees, and a broad range of corporate and transaction banking products, including bespoke structures beyond standard LMA lending.

The role also covers legal support for the Loan Capital Markets (Distribution) desk, trade finance matters (guarantees, letters of credit, bonds, cash management), and an intra-group capital risk transfer scheme, while liaising with Head Office and other group entities on general English law matters.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified solicitor, 3-4 years' PQE, from an international bank or law firm banking practice
• Strong technical expertise in corporate banking law, including LMA documentation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Sound commercial judgment and ability to work independently
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and culturally aware, comfortable working across jurisdictions