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Banking & Finance Solicitor Annual Salary: DOE Location: Birmingham - Hybrid Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a qualified Banking & Finance Solicitor to join a prestigious global law firm renowned for its expert handling of UK and international financing deals. This role is based in our Birmingham office, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Day-to-day of the role: Act as a pivotal member of the Banking & Finance team, directly reporting to the Partners. Engage in a broad spectrum of non-contentious general banking matters, including acting for banks, borrowers, and private equity houses. Draft and negotiate a variety of documents such as loan facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements. Provide advice on corporate lending and leveraged acquisition finance transactions. Manage cross-border transactions, including overseeing overseas legal counsel and negotiating legal opinions. Collaborate closely with other departments within the firm to deliver integrated legal solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications: Must be a qualified Lawyer with a robust background in finance law - 4 Years PQE+. Demonstrated ability to manage high-value transactions independently. Strong understanding of the commercial aspects of finance transactions. Proven track record in business development, including establishing and maintaining client relationships. Benefits: Hybrid working model combining office and remote work. Generous annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave. Comprehensive private medical insurance with family options. Attractive pension allowance and life assurance covering four times your annual salary. Extensive maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes. A variety of health and wellbeing programmes. To apply for this Banking & Finance Solicitor position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a firm that invests in its people and values excellence.

In-House Legal Counsel / Contract Specialist Part-Time London & Remote A leading provider of financial market data and analytics services is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel / Contract Specialist to join the business on a permanent, part-time basis. Established in 1994, the company supports the global financial community through the delivery of securities reference data, corporate actions, end-of-day pricing and economic data services. This role offers flexible and remote working arrangements, with the opportunity to work across four jurisdictions: the UK, Morocco, India and the USA. The business holds internationally recognised ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 accreditations and is committed to maintaining high standards and service excellence. The In-House Legal Counsel Role Working closely with the CEO, senior management and sales teams, you will support the continued growth of the business by leading on legal, governance, compliance and risk matters. You will take responsibility for legal negotiations with clients, partners and suppliers, while ensuring the business remains compliant with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Advise senior management on relevant UK and international legal and regulatory developments Provide legal, company secretarial, risk and compliance support across the business Draft and negotiate NDAs, sales contracts, reseller agreements and partner contracts Review third-party agreements including software, IT, banking, data provision and lease contracts Ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations Maintain and update standard agreement templates Develop and review legal policies, procedures and governance processes Act as lead advisor on compliance and risk management across HR, IT and Finance Deliver compliance guidance and employee awareness initiatives Support ISO9001 compliance and external accreditations Manage Companies House filings and group company board minutes Administer the company Share Option Scheme Draft employment contracts for overseas employees Support the CEO with ad hoc projects and business initiatives Person Specification Essential Education & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Law Professional qualification in Law or Company Secretarial practice Experience Minimum 5 years' legal or company secretarial experience within a commercial environment Experience advising in a fast-paced and evolving business Experience working across different business functions and international jurisdictions Skills & Attributes Strong knowledge of legal, governance and compliance matters Commercial awareness and sound business judgement Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to influence and build relationships across the business Highly organised with the ability to manage changing priorities Proactive, solutions-focused and able to use initiative effectively Desirable MBA or advanced qualification in Law, Finance, Business Management or Company Secretarial practice Experience within a fast-growing or entrepreneurial business Financial data services industry experience ISO9001 audit experience French language reading skills Additional Requirements Right to Work in the UK What's on Offer Flexible and remote working arrangements Opportunity to work within an international business environment Diverse and collaborative culture Long-term career opportunity within an established and growing organisation