Legal, Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) Lawyer, Vice President, London

We are looking for a lawyer to join the Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities (FICC) legal team, focusing on supporting our mortgages, CMBS and other receivables financing, repackaging/asset backed securities and CLO businesses. The team advises on the structuring and execution of transactions for these businesses including all relevant and related regulatory points and legal and reputational issues across the creation and lifecycle of these transactions. The team works with a broad range of stakeholders, including trading, structuring and investment banking businesses, compliance, internal audit and operations.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• At least 4 years post qualification relevant experience in a comparable institution or in a well-regarded law firm
• Experience advising on structured finance transactions across a range of asset classes 
• Familiarity with the relevant regulations, including the EU and UK Securitisation Regulations
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts in an accessible way
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to prioritise work effectively, be pro-active in a challenging business environment and to respond to client demands in a timely manner
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully with a diverse range of stakeholders including trading and sales personnel, global control functions and legal specialists across the global team.