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Banking & Finance Lawyer

Axiom Law

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United Kingdom , London

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Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Banking & Finance Lawyer to work with various Axiom clients across all industries.

Job Responsibility:

Providing practical in-house legal advice and support on a wide range of finance transactions including representing banks, borrowers and private equity houses on banking matters, both mid-market and investment grade, syndicated and bilateral
Advising on corporate lending transactions (acting for both lenders & borrowers), leveraged acquisition finance transactions, project finance transactions, asset-backed/receivables finance transactions
Engaging in the drafting, negotiating and reviewing of a variety of financing documents, including
loan facility agreements, security documentation, intercreditor agreements, ancillary documents, corporate authority documents
Advising both on domestic and cross-border transactions including managing external counsel

Requirements:

Good academic credentials and post-qualification experience
Strong commercial understanding, and excellent interpersonal skills
Desire to provide excellent client service and an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders
The ability to adapt to new situations and work environments, and a thirst for new challenges
You must have the right to work and be eligible to practice as a lawyer in the UK

What we offer:

Health benefits
Pension
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

Work Type:

Remote work

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