In-House Lawyer – Fixed Income; Credit Trading focus

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We are seeking an experienced in‑house lawyer to join our Legal team supporting the Fixed Income division within the public trading business of the investment bank. The successful candidate will provide legal advice and transactional support across a broad range of fixed‑income products, with a particular focus on trading and settlement of par and distressed loans, bonds, credit claims, litigation claims, restructured and post‑re‑org assets.

Relevant experience in the UK practice of a leading international law firm or financial institution will be an advantage. The candidate need not have direct experience in all areas listed above, but should be a lateral thinker, enthusiastic, keen to learn and step outside their comfort zone. The Legal team sits on the trading floor, a fast‑paced environment that requires confidence and technical knowledge to respond quickly.

This is a unique opportunity for a self‑motivated team player with excellent communication skills, looking to join a dynamic company and provide significant value‑add to the business.

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues relating to fixed‑income products, including bonds, loans, claims and structured credit.
• Provide specialist support on market making and trading of distressed debt transactions, loan restructurings, and secondary loan trading, including par and distressed trades.
• Draft, review and negotiate trade documentation, settlement agreements and related contracts (e.g., LMA/LSTA standard documentation and bespoke documentation as required).
• Liaise with front‑office teams, operations, compliance and external counsel to ensure timely and accurate execution of transactions.
• Monitor and interpret relevant legal and regulatory developments impacting the fixed‑income and loan trading markets.
• Assist in managing legal risk and implementing best practices for documentation and settlement processes.
• Support internal governance, policy development and training initiatives for the Fixed Income business.

• Qualified lawyer (UK or Commonwealth jurisdiction) with 4+ years PQE (private practice or in‑house).
• Strong experience in debt restructuring, distressed debt and loan trading (including par and distressed).
• Familiarity with LMA/LSTA documentation and settlement mechanics.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., UK/EU financial regulations, insolvency laws).
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.

• Be prepared to handle a wide variety of enquiries and matters and juggle and prioritise a demanding workload.
• Provide concise and timely advice to senior and junior members of the business teams.
• Have a solid commercial head and an instinctive ability to get to the heart of issues as they arise.
• Be comfortable negotiating with external counter parties.
• Work collaboratively across business lines and jurisdictions.

Jefferies is a leading global, full‑service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth and asset management services. With more than 40 offices around the world, we offer insights and expertise to investors, companies and governments. We believe that diversity fosters creativity, innovation and thought leadership through the infusion of new ideas and perspectives.

We are committed to building a culture that provides opportunities for all employees regardless of our differences and supports a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we work and live.

Jefferies is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions or any other factor protected by applicable law.

We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state and local equal‑employment‑opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Legal

Investment Banking

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Location:

London, England, United Kingdom