Commercial Banking Lawyer Job at Axiom Law

Banking Lawyer (Real Estate Finance)

Top-tier Banking Lawyer role advising on major real estate finance transactions....

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Accutrainee

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 3+ years’ PQE
Experience in real estate finance or broader banking & finance, ideally gained at a recognised UK or international law firm
Strong technical skills with excellent drafting capabilities
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and able to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders
Able to work effectively within a high-performing transactional team

Job Responsibility

Advise lenders and borrowers on real estate investment and development finance transactions
Draft and negotiate facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related finance documentation
Identify and mitigate legal, structural, and commercial risks within secured lending frameworks
Work collaboratively with real estate, tax, corporate, and restructuring teams to ensure seamless deal execution
Engage with clients directly and contribute to strategic planning on major transactions

What we offer

Top-of-market salary and benefits
Exposure to landmark transactions and global institutional clients
Clear opportunities for career progression within a Tier 1 team
Supportive, collaborative team culture with exceptional training

Commercial Property Lawyer

A highly regarded legal practice based in the South East is seeking a skilled Co...

Location

United Kingdom , Enfield

Salary:

45000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales (NQ-5+ PQE)
Experience in commercial property transactions and asset management
Confident with landlord and tenant work, development, and finance-related matters
Strong interpersonal skills and a commercial approach to problem-solving
Willingness to support junior colleagues and engage in business development activities

Job Responsibility

Manage a broad range of matters including commercial acquisitions and disposals, development projects, landlord and tenant issues, and asset management
Deal with banking and finance agreements, business and asset transactions, and elements of insolvency and restructuring
Work closely with colleagues across the commercial and corporate teams, assisting with corporate support matters and contributing to the firm’s wider client offering

What we offer

Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing team
High-quality caseload and a supportive working culture
Exposure to a varied and commercially focused client base

Fulltime

Knowledge Development Lawyer - Commercial Litigation

Are you an experienced Litigation and Dispute Resolution Knowledge Development L...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Ideally, you would currently be a fee earner with at least 6+ years PQE at an equally reputable firm with a keen interest in transitioning into a Knowledge Lawyer/PSL role
Technical experience handing high quality dispute resolution work is essential
A solid understanding of and interest in knowledge management
The ability to digest, analyse and succinctly communicate complex issues with clarity to both internal and external clients
Commercial awareness and enthusiasm about business development
First class drafting and communication skills
Experience developing and delivering client and / or in-house training
Highly IT literate, confident user of MS Office and legal and business information systems with experience of SharePoint or similar platforms

Job Responsibility

Working closely with and providing guidance to the Litigation and Dispute Resolution senior leadership team to develop practice and sector-specific knowledge
Keeping on top of all changes to legislation, civil procedure rules and case law that might affect the teams work for clients and disseminating these to the team through updates and training
Supporting the fee earners’ client work with technical legal knowhow, tactical advice and practical application of the law to their matter
Developing and keeping updated team know-how resources such as precedents and checklists (in respect of best practice and changes of law)
Supporting and driving business development initiatives including the launch of products to market for clients
Liaising with fee earners and contributing as required to the production of articles, case studies, briefings, newsletters or other materials for circulation to clients or to be published
Keeping the team up to date on competitors’ offerings and assisting in research required by the team for client delivery and new client opportunities
Identifying training priorities and undertaking relevant training sessions with the team on changes to law, practice and precedents
Identifying and arranging internal and external speakers to deliver specialist training topics
Identify business and client needs for legal technology or other tools to provide cost-effective solutions

What we offer

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work

Financial Services Lawyer

An international law firm based in Central London is seeking a financial service...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

90000.00 - 115000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK qualification (or equivalent rights to practise in England & Wales)
A strong academic background
A minimum of 3 years’ PQE in financial regulation or banking and finance law
Experience gained at a recognised law firm or within an in-house legal team in financial services
Strong knowledge of FSMA, FCA/PRA regulations, and relevant EU directives (e.g. PSD2)
Commercial awareness and sound legal judgement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage client relationships effectively

Job Responsibility

Advising clients on UK and EU regulatory frameworks
Working across a mix of advisory, transactional, and strategic matters
Supporting a wide-ranging client base including banks, asset managers, insurers, and fintech firms
Covering financial services regulation, licensing issues, payments law, ESG regulation, and regulatory aspects of M&A and financing transactions
Contributing to high-profile projects and gain exposure to international workstreams
Supporting business development initiatives and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and client training sessions

What we offer

Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Exposure to high-profile, cross-border financial services matters

Fulltime

Senior Freelance Commercial Lawyer

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Arbor Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

England & Wales Qualified Solicitor or Foreign Qualified Lawyer or Paralegal or Other
Banking & Finance or Commercial or Competition or Construction or Corporate or Data Privacy or Dispute Resolution or Employment or Financial Services or Intellectual Property or Pensions or Projects & Procurement or Private Wealth or Property or Regulatory & Compliance or Restructuring & Insolvency or Tax or Other
0-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) or 6-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) or 11+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE)
Have worked as an interim or consultant lawyer before or Not have worked as an interim or consultant lawyer before
Open to work in Law Firm or In-House
Prepared to work At home or Hybrid or In office or No preference

Legal Counsel - Assistant Vice President

The Lead Counsel 1 is an intermediate level position responsible for providing C...

Location

India , Mumbai

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in practice or in-house at a global or regional bank / financial institution or Information Technology company
Significant experience with general commercial / contractual / transactional work including with complex global / cross border procurement deals is essential
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and develop legal solutions
A driven and skilled commercial lawyer and negotiator who can work independently, as well as with a wide range of teams to achieve pragmatic, commercial solutions
A self-starter who takes the initiative to manage complex legal matters and mitigate risks
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations and practices related to the Focus Areas, while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environments, internal policies and industry trends that impact Citi's businesses
Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to build and maintain trusted relationships
Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
Proven ability to apply sound judgement while managing assignments in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Strong time and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively given work volumes

Job Responsibility

Responsible for providing Citi businesses and functions with legal counsel
supporting strategic initiatives and product/service launches, providing subject matter expertise and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management/leadership on all manners of legal matters related to the Focus Areas
Partner with legal peers to objectively evaluate business decisions related to / impacted by the Focus Areas, by applying institutional knowledge against industry standard, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate
Collaborate across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters related to the Focus Areas
coordinate closely with legal peers aligned to associated businesses
Participate in planning and development initiatives
contributes to objectives by providing thought leadership using knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
Proactively identifies, evaluates, and contributes to the appropriate management of legal, regulatory, and reputational risk by collaborating with ICRM & Risk, following relevant legal developments, participating in internal projects, escalating where appropriate
Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide advisory services to business partners. This includes providing commercial legal support, in particular reviewing and advising on a wide range of general commercial contracts (e.g., master service agreements, hosting services agreements, licensing agreements, SOWs, Work Orders, NDAs etc.)
Manage and monitor complex legal issues and transactions, escalating when necessary

Fulltime

Commercial Counsel

Column is growing its in-house commercial legal team to own the legal infrastruc...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

200000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Column

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years as a practicing lawyer
law firm experience in a technology transactions or fintech practice and/or in-house experience at a fintech or financial institution
ability to independently draft and negotiate commercial agreements, with a strong understanding of both contract law and commercial transactions
experience with complex commercial negotiations
comfort with project management, deadlines, and juggling execution across multiple initiatives for multiple stakeholders

Job Responsibility

Own complex agreements end-to-end: Structure, draft, and negotiate complex customer, and vendor, and third-party agreements covering a broad range of banking products and services, including agreements related to payments and money movement service and banking partnerships inclusive of deposit account, card, and lending programs
Build and manage legal playbooks and templates that scale: Develop and maintain templates and inventories of contracts, terms of services, notices, and disclosures for the Bank’s products, services, and distribution channels that enable speed without sacrificing quality
Negotiate: Lead negotiations with high-growth fintechs and enterprise customers, balancing commercial priorities with regulatory requirements
Develop strong cross-functional partnerships: Work closely with the Sales and Business teams to understand the Bank’s goals, strategy, and risk tolerance for each deal in order to develop an efficient and risk-based contracting strategy
Expand into additional areas of law: As the fourth member of our growing Legal team, you'll support each other with novel research, product and regulatory advice, exam management, subpoena responses, litigation deliverables, and corporate governance materials
Help us level up how Legal operates: Serve as a thought partner to the business and legal to support Column's ongoing growth through improvements to bank agreements, policies, and legal processes

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, including options that are 100% covered by Column for you and 100% covered for your dependents
Comprehensive family planning and fertility benefits via partnership with Carrot, including reimbursement of up to $20,000 in qualified expenses
Up to $2,000 (post-tax) monthly rent subsidy for employees living within 2 miles of Column’s office
FSA and HSA account options to enable use of pre-tax money for medical and dependent care expenses
401k plan, including self-directed brokerage options
Flexible time-off policy - take the time off that you want and need to relax and recharge
100% paid parental leave, including 16 weeks for birth mothers, 12 weeks for primary caregivers, and 8 weeks for secondary caregivers
Up to $4,500 in annual reimbursements for backup childcare
Catered lunches and dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefits, including paid transportation to-and-from the office

Fulltime

Technology & Commercial Lawyer

Join us as a Technology & Commercial Lawyer - VP at Barclays, where you will be ...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester; Glasgow; Birmingham

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent in the UK or another comparable jurisdiction)
Strong expertise in commercial contracts and technology agreements, ideally within the financial services sector
Knowledge of license rights, data distribution, and AI restrictions in vendor agreements
Proven ability to manage stakeholders and deliver results in a fastpaced environment
Experience in regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services
Experience with technology related transactions
Genuine interest in AI, technology, and innovation

Job Responsibility

Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies for risk management and compliance
Legal advice and support to the business on CIT Areas, including regulatory advice and advocacy, innovation and technology strategy, and contract drafting, review and negotiation
Representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to CIT Areas, such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations
Creation and review of legal documents including agreements and licenses for commercial services, technology, software, data, real estate, and sponsorship and other legal documents to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations that may impact the bank across the CIT Areas
Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the CIT Areas
Pro-active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs)

What we offer

wellness rooms
on-site cafeterias
fitness centers
tech-equipped workstations
hybrid working
flexible working arrangements

Fulltime

Commercial Banking Lawyer

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Location:
United States

Category:
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Job Posted:
December 23, 2025

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