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Trade Finance Lawyer

Meraki Talent Limited
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Meraki Talent is supporting an international investment bank in the search for a Trade and Finance Lawyer.
  • The role requires an English law qualified Solicitor with expertise in banking/finance law and a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • Key responsibilities include providing legal advice on trade finance transactions and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documentation.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, with opportunities to work on impactful transactions in a collaborative team environment.
  • Candidates with experience in structured transactions and a commercial mindset are highly valued for this role.
Meraki Talent are delighted to be supporting an international investment bank whoĀ are seeking a talented and motivated Trade and Finance Lawyer.Ā Ā Ā This role will be to support Trade & Working Capital business across the bank. In this role, you will focus on trade finance, providing expert legal advice and managing legal risks related to a wide range of transactions and strategic projects.Ā Ā Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice to international Trade & Working Capital teams with a focus on trade finance transactions.
  • Advise on various trade and working capital products, including trade loans, export credit agency-backed financings, letters of credit discounting, and ESG products.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documentation to the highest standard.
  • Support the implementation of regulatory changes and strategic projects.
Ā Iā€™m Looking For:
  • English law qualified Solicitor with expertise in banking/finance law.
  • Proven track record in structured transactions and cross-border deals.
  • Strong technical legal skills with the ability to draft and negotiate complex documentation.
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage projects and competing priorities.
Ā Highly Valued Skills:
  • Expertise in trade finance products, including bonds, guarantees, and export credit agency-backed financings.
  • Experience in a financial institutionā€™s in-house legal team is advantageous.
  • A commercial mindset with the ability to think strategically and solve problems.
Ā On Offer:An opportunity to work on impactful transactions within a collaborative and innovative team. You will have the chance to develop your career in a fast-paced environment while contributing to key initiatives in trade and working capital finance.Ā Ā If you are a proactive legal professional with a passion for trade finance, weā€™d love to hear from you!Ā Ā Apply NowĀ to join a dynamic team shaping the future of trade and working capital finance.Ā Ā Jennifer wants: Legal, Trade Finance, International Banking, Finance'By submitting your information, you confirm you have read and understood ourĀ Privacy NoticeĀ which outlines how we use information we collect about you.ā€Please see our website page headed ā€˜Privacy Noticeā€™ for an explanation about how we use information we collect about youā€™

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