Corporate Lending Lawyer (Consultant)

We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with proven post-qualification experience in corporate lending to join our team in London on a six-month initial engagement. This role sits within our dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform, which provides clients with access to high-quality consultant lawyers and paralegals.

You will handle all elements of financing transactions, from term sheet stage through to closing and post-closing. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating facility and intercreditor agreements, supervising team members, negotiating security documents, and liaising with local counsel on multi-jurisdictional matters to ensure smooth transaction closures.

You will be encouraged to build client relationships with relationship banks and key corporate clients, and to develop your own network with support from partners and the wider team. Most associates also have the opportunity to go on client secondments to enhance their commercial skills. You will be encouraged to use AI solutions and to develop your capabilities in this area.

Typical responsibilities:

• Drafting legal documents
• Advising clients
• Negotiating with counterparts and leading calls
• Coordinating transaction completions

Experience required:

• Strong general banking experience with a focus on corporate lending in private practice
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents
• Adaptable and ambitious, with experience on multi-jurisdictional matters
• A team-player who works effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Client-facing experience and the ability to understand and respond to client needs

Benefits of consulting with us:

• Flexible career options – greater variety, choice, and control over how and when you work
• Personalised service – work closely with our team to realise your professional goals
• Top-tier support – the backing of a global firm known for high performance and a diverse, open culture

Recruitment process:

Upon receiving your CV, a member of our talent team will reach out for an introductory call. Following that, we will invite you to an interview with our leadership team. Reasonable adjustments can be made upon request.

Background checks, including professional verification, will be conducted with your consent and in line with our legal and regulatory obligations.

• Proven post-qualification experience in corporate lending
• Strong general banking experience with a focus on corporate lending in private practice
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents
• Adaptable and ambitious with experience on multi-jurisdictional matters
• A team-player who works effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Client-facing experience and the ability to understand and respond to client needs