Leveraged Finance Lawyer Job at Axiom Law (London)

Vp / director - senior originator - corporate and leveraged finance

With its Corporate and Leveraged Finance (CLF) business line Crédit Agricole CIB...

Location

Germany , Frankfurt

Salary:

Not provided

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Postgraduate degree – MA/MSc/PhD/Doctorate or equivalent
Graduate Degree in Business administration, economics, finance, accounting or related field
Minimum 7 years of experience within an Acquisition Finance/Structured Finance/Corporate Finance division of a corporate and investment bank and/or debt advisory
Significant experience in: Syndicated loan origination process
Structuring, negotiating and documenting syndicated credit facilities
Preparation and presentation of credit files, incl. management of internal credit process
Good understanding of other investment banking products (such as M&A, ECM, capital markets products, securitization)
Strong analytical and credit analysis skills (incl. financial modelling)
Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to work across all levels of an international organization
Willing to simultaneously work under pressure on several transactions with different priorities and tight project deadlines

Job Responsibility

Actively originate and structure new transactions within the CLF-Corporates scope and execute these transactions independently
Establish strong working relationships with the CLF (Origination) and DAR (Syndicate and Sales) teams, senior bankers and other business lines for a seamless and successful origination process
but also outside the bank, notably with clients
Generate ideas and prepare (acquisition) financing pitches including structuring and pricing in close collaboration with the other business lines of the bank (DAR, DCM, ECM, GIB, Rating Advisory) and also with the other product lines within CLF (LBO and telecoms)
Participate in client meetings with senior bankers and other business lines
Maintain close relationships with legal and debt advisors and other banks in the region
Lead the drafting/negotiation of mandate and commitment papers (particularly term sheets) and negotiate the loan documentation with the client and/or lawyer (coordinator / doc agent roles)
Run alongside DAR Syndicate and sales teams the syndication process (including preparation of marketing materials and managing of Q&A process)
Lead and review the drafting of CLF requests (risk analysis, sector analysis, transaction structure, development of bank cases and sensitivity cases, etc.) and coordinate the
Review financial models, if and where relevant, with a particular focus on cash flow analysis and financial projections, incl. the assessment of clients’ (rating based) debt capacity and identification of ideal financing structures

Fulltime

Innovation Lawyer - Finance

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curiou...

Location

Salary:

136000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Finance lawyer with at least 5 years’ experience of practice in a large US national or international law firm
Experience in a legal technology role OR a keen interest in AI and proven track record of using technology to support legal practice, with ambition to drive AI transformation
Detailed understanding of key workflows that exist in legal finance work and a process-driven mind-set
Gravitas to win the respect of partners and other colleagues, the ability to establish a rapport with all team members, and ability to persuade and influence people to change their established working practices
Be a strong communicator with excellent inter-personal skills and experience of internal and external training
A can-do attitude, with a driven, enthusiastic and energetic approach, willing to roll sleeves up to learn new skills and set an example to others
Strongly service-oriented with enthusiasm for the challenges of driving change in a large, multi-office law firm setting
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to support priorities and strategies of the firm in its AI strategy
This position may require intermittent travel domestically and internationally

Job Responsibility

Work with practice group leaders and partners across the CFT Department, the Director of Practice Operations for CFT and LEAP Leadership to identify the highest value use cases for using AI across Finance Teams
Work with the LEAP Taskforce to identify and support pilots of the best AI platforms to support those use cases
Collaborate with existing practice-aligned Innovation Teams to maintain a consistent approach to Innovation activities
Where new AI technologies are implemented and approved by the firm: Standardize and scale successful AI solutions across Finance Teams in close collaboration with the LEAP Taskforce
Serve as a dedicated resource for lawyers seeking AI support, offering responsive, high-touch assistance with prompt design, refinement, and execution
Assist Finance Teams in identifying and adopting AI-enabled workflows through proactive outreach and hands-on support developing and executing AI templated prompts that align with the work of the Finance Teams
In conjunction with Learning & Development and the LEAP Taskforce, ensure use of AI is embedded within associate training programs and identify where AI can be used as part of junior associate training
Prepare and deliver technology presentations and trainings related to creative and practical uses for AI across Finance Teams, and assist in the development of web content that highlights strategies for leveraging AI throughout matter cycles
Develop a detailed understanding of the firm’s other technologies that support delivery of client work within Finance Teams, and ensure that these are promoted and used appropriately alongside any new AI-enabled practice technologies.This includes close collaboration and working with the firm’s Knowledge Solutions and Innovation teams

Fulltime

Banking & Finance Lawyer

We are currently seeking a Banking & Finance Lawyer to work with various Axiom c...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Axiom Law

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

What we offer

Health benefits
Pension
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs

Real Estate Finance Lawyer

An elite international law firm is seeking a high-calibre Real Estate Finance As...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

180000.00 - 185000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

UK-qualified solicitor with 1-3 years’ PQE
Strong experience in real estate finance gained at a leading City or international firm
Outstanding academic background (strong degree classification and training)
Excellent technical ability, drafting skills, and commercial awareness
Confident communicator with the ability to work directly with sophisticated clients
Motivated, detail-oriented, and keen to develop within a high-performance environment

Job Responsibility

Work on a broad range of high-value real estate finance matters, acting for major lenders, borrowers, sponsors, and investment funds on complex domestic and cross-border transactions
Investment and development finance
Acquisition and leveraged finance
Refinancing and restructuring
Multi-jurisdictional real estate-backed lending
Advising on complex security structures and intercreditor arrangements
Work closely with partners
Collaborate regularly with colleagues across the firm’s international network

What we offer

Benefits

Fulltime

Associate General Counsel, Commercial

The Associate General Counsel, Commercial is responsible for acting as the globa...

Location

United States of America , Marlborough

Salary:

205000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Year

Danaher Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with significant post‑qualification experience advising on complex commercial contracting in a global, matrixed organisation
Demonstrated experience supporting large, strategic customers and high‑value, multi‑stakeholder commercial transactions
Strong judgement and credibility in risk assessment and risk calibration, with a proven ability to enable growth
Track record of operating effectively across multiple businesses / operating companies, influencing without direct authority
Experience leading or shaping process improvement and operating model change in a legal or professional services environment
Strong and inclusive team player who listens to learn others’ perspectives, and helps thoughtfully lead teams through ambiguity or conflicting points of view
Ability to translate customer and commercial needs into clear legal frameworks, standards, and ways of working
Senior‑level stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging executives and cross‑functional leaders
Ability to travel internationally as required to support strategic customers, stakeholders, and key initiatives

Job Responsibility

Act as the global Legal focal point for customer‑facing commercial activity, with particular accountability for Global Strategic Accounts (GSAs) and complex, cross‑OpCo contracting matters
Enable growth through balanced risk calibration, providing pragmatic, data‑driven legal guidance that supports Cytiva’s most significant commercial opportunities while protecting the enterprise
Own and evolve the Legal operating model for GSAs, including escalation paths, coordination of Legal resources, and clarity of roles and hand‑offs across Legal, Commercial, CCAP, and Operations
Lead customer‑experience and “ease of doing business” initiatives at key contracting touchpoints, using Voice of the Customer to prioritise and shape high‑impact improvements
Partner closely with Commercial Excellence, Commercial Finance, Commercial Operations, and Business General Counsels to deliver consistent, scalable, and customer‑centric contracting outcomes
Apply DBS thinking and tools to commercial legal processes, defining standard conditions, deploying best practices, and driving continuous improvement across repeatable contracting flows
Leverage and champion AI to help streamline processes and promote agile lawyering
Serve as a senior thought partner to the VP & General Counsel, Commercial & Operations, contributing to strategic planning, risk prioritisation, and cross‑Cytiva alignment

What we offer

paid time off
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
bonus/incentive pay

Fulltime

Structured Credit Structuring Analyst

Position Summary Global Markets Structuring team is organised around: 3 Poles:...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Finance related university degree and/or professional qualification
Experience in financial engineering/ structuring and new product development
Experience in financial products for one of the following asset class: IRD, FX, Credit, Equity Derivatives
Flexible
Strong Initiative
Highly motivated
Creative
Innovative
Team Oriented
Analytical

Job Responsibility

Work in coordination with sales to propose products and solutions (pricing, strategy, pitch, client meetings…) for hedging and investment purposes
Prepare marketing materials for products (existing and new), for review by the customer, CACIB and Lawyers
Execute the transactions with Trading according to CACIB pricing policies
Ensure “best-in-class” trade execution from pre to post-trade to offer best client service, in continuous accordance with internal and external rules and regulations
Work closely with other regional structuring teams to ensure efficiency of production and to leverage idea generation
Contribute to the development of new products (or adapt to local clients) by answering swiftly to reverse-enquiries

Fulltime

Gib M&A Associate I

Credit Agricole CIB is seeking an Associate I to work within its Global Investme...

Location

United States Of America , NEW YORK

Salary:

150000.00 - 175000.00 USD / Year

Crédit Agricole

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field
Min 5 years of Investment Banking related experience, or in a transaction services team with a strong modeling exposure
Excellent communication skills
Excellent analytical skills
Experience must include either executing M&A transactions
smart, personable, strong writing, & financial modeling skills
Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
Strong work ethic
SIE, Series 7, 63 and/or 79
English

Job Responsibility

Work closely with various sectors and product teams to execute buy-side and sell-side M&A
Extensive financial modeling in preparing company-specific financial analysis and conducting valuation analysis using various methodologies
Review valuation models including comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analysis, discounted cash flow, leveraged buyout analysis, merger plans
Manage projects in a client-facing role, including liaising with clients, potential buyers, clients' other advisors, and team members from across the bank
Participate in business and financial due diligence involving interaction with management teams, accountants, lawyers, consultants and customers
Liaise with coverage, sales and trading professionals and other product groups in preparing transactions and other ad hoc requests
Training and supervision of junior resource

Senior Legal Counsel

We're looking for a seasoned, qualified lawyer with solid post qualification exp...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol;Farnborough;Newbury

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior qualified lawyer with significant post qualification experience within a leading telecoms, technology, or similarly regulated environment, bringing extensive commercial and regulatory expertise
Holds, or is willing and eligible to obtain, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
Deep understanding of the government, national security, and/or technology and telecoms sectors, with strong awareness of legal and regulatory trends impacting the telecoms industry
Proven ability to manage legal risk proportionately, balancing mitigation with commercial objectives to support growth while delivering positive consumer outcomes
Experienced in driving process and technology improvements to enhance efficiency in legal service delivery
Applies sound commercial judgement to enable strategic decision making, effectively balancing legal risk with business opportunity and incorporating the voice of the customer
Leverages deep commercial insight to add value and enrich business decisions
Highly skilled in stakeholder management and negotiation, influencing senior internal leaders and engaging effectively with external parties including regulators, strategic suppliers, and industry forums to build trusted, aligned relationships
Provides advanced legal analysis on complex issues, extracting critical insights to develop pragmatic solutions
Communicates advice clearly and precisely, tailoring messages to diverse audiences to support confident decision making

Job Responsibility

Provide leadership for legal and compliance matters across VBSE, acting as a principal advisor to senior executives and key stakeholders on VBSE and wider business issues
Lead and oversee the delivery of pragmatic, solution oriented legal advice aligned to VBSE business objectives
Build strong, collaborative relationships across legal, commercial, finance, security, compliance, technical and regulatory teams, ensuring timely and business aligned legal input and early engagement to support compliant delivery of VBSE objectives
Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks across VBSE, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, standards and frameworks, and embedding appropriate controls to protect brand integrity and customer trust
Embed effective legal governance across VBSE, provide training and guidance to business teams, and champion continuous improvement to enhance legal efficiency, self service and best practice adoption
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with regulators, government bodies, industry forums and external legal advisers, representing VodafoneThree on VBSE and security/government matters and influencing outcomes aligned with business objectives
Monitor and advise on regulatory and legislative developments impacting VBSE, identifying risks and opportunities, and working with Government Affairs on consultations, lobbying and legislative change
Support the development of senior and junior legal team members, contribute to the integration of legacy Vodafone and Three teams through a 'best of both' approach, and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement aligned to business priorities

What we offer

Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
paid time for charity work
discounts
vouchers
pension plan
learning tools
parental leave policies

Fulltime

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