Legal Advisor, Commercial Property Finance

Job Description

To draft and negotiate moderately complex, bespoke legal agreements specifically focused in Commercial Property Finance (CPF). To provide a comprehensive legal advisory service to multiple business areas, and to identify, manage and mitigate legal risks in respect of relevant bank products and services; in accordance with the legal entity mandate and regulatory requirements. To act as counsel to the Bank in multiple party negotiations.

Type of

Qualification:

First Degree

Field of Study: Legal

Experience Required
5-7 years Legal:
Proven experience in the provision of legal advice, drafting, vetting, review, dissemination and/or negotiation, with at least 5 years  experience within the legal and/or financial sectors. Identification and mitigation of legal risk. At least 3 years  people management experience (not necessarily direct reports), where applicable.

Behavioural

Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Documenting Facts
• Establishing Rapport
• Examining Information
• Interacting with People
• Managing Tasks
• Meeting Timescales
• Providing Insights
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical

Competencies:

• Contract Management
• Financial Industry Regulatory Framework
• Legal Advisory & Interpretation
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Knowledge
• Legal Research

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