Major, Lindsey & Africa
Trade Finance Lawyer
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About the Role
Our client, a major international financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced England & Wales qualified lawyer to join their legal team on a 12-month interim basis.
The successful candidate will provide legal support across a range of trade finance and lending activities, advising business stakeholders on complex cross-border transactions, product structures, documentation, and regulatory matters.
The role will involve partnering with teams across multiple jurisdictions and working closely with risk, compliance, finance, tax, and other control functions.
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- Advise on trade finance transactions, including letters of credit and related trade products.
- Provide legal support on export credit agency-backed financing and asset distribution matters.
- Review, draft and negotiate transaction documentation.
- Support business stakeholders on multi-jurisdictional legal and regulatory issues.
- Work closely with internal legal teams and external counsel on global matters and strategic projects.
- Contribute to business transformation and digitisation initiatives.
Required Experience
- England & Wales qualified solicitor.
- 5+ years' PQE.
- Strong experience in lending and/or trade finance.
- Experience advising on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional transactions.
- Working knowledge of trade finance products, including letters of credit.
- Familiarity with ICC rules and market practice (including UCP and ISP98) would be advantageous.
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Key Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently within a fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong commercial judgement and problem-solving capability.
Contract Details
- Duration: 12 months
- Start Date: December 2026
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