Interim Legal Counsel – Debt Capital Markets (12-Month Contract)- £160k-£165k

A leading global financial institution is seeking an experienced Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Lawyer to join its EMEA legal team on a 12-month contract basis, based in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with DCM and funding businesses across a broad range of capital markets transactions, advising on high-profile debt issuances and programme work across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a variety of DCM transactions, including syndicated bond issuances, MTN programme establishments and updates, and liability management exercises.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, including final terms, mandates, NDAs, legal opinions and auditor comfort letters.
• Providing clear, commercial legal advice to business stakeholders on live transactions and strategic initiatives.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and coordinating with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
• Managing competing deadlines and supporting a diverse transaction pipeline in a fast-paced environment.

Required Experience

• Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or US qualified).
• Strong DCM experience gained within a major international bank or leading law firm.
• Demonstrable experience advising on:
• MTN programmes and programme updates
• Syndicated bond issuances
• Liability management transactions
• Drafting and reviewing final terms and related transaction documentation
• Strong commercial judgement and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solution-focused advice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Thrives in a fast-moving transactional environment.
• Able to manage multiple deals simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating independently while working closely with business and legal colleagues.

Additional Information

• Start Date: October 2026
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: London (hybrid working model)