Legal Counsel - Wholesale Banking

CompanyGoodman Masson

LocationCity Of London, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/6/2026

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Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Overview
A wholesale banking institution is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its legal team supporting the bank's trade finance and wholesale banking activities.
The successful candidate will provide legal support across a range of transactional matters within trade finance and structured banking products, working closely with front office, risk, and operations teams.
This role would suit a lawyer with approximately 5-7 years of relevant legal experience gained in private practice or in-house within a financial institution.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and transactional support across the bank's trade finance and wholesale banking business lines.
- Draft, review and negotiate trade finance documentation, including:
  - Letters of credit
  - Guarantees
  - Receivables finance documentation
  - Structured trade finance agreements
- Advise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks relating to trade finance transactions

Support the structuring and execution of cross-border trade finance and wholesale banking transactions.

Liaise with external counsel where required.

Work closely with front office, risk, compliance and operations teams to ensure transactions are executed in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

Assist in the development and maintenance of legal documentation templates and internal processes.

Candidate Profile

Qualified lawyer in England & Wales or another recognised jurisdiction.
Around 5-7 years of legal experience, ideally within banking or finance.
Experience advising on trade finance, structured trade finance or wholesale banking products.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills relating to banking and finance documentation.
Commercially minded with the ability to work closely with business stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.