Legal Counsel (Banking & Finance)

Title: Legal Counsel (Banking & Finance)
Category: Jobs
Organiser: The Law Support Group
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Eligibility: Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE and a background in banking & finance law. Asset-based lending experience is advantageous.
Salary/Pay Range: £80,000.00 - £105,000.00 per year
Deadline: Not specifiedDescription:
The Law Support Group is seeking a Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded financial services organisation's Legal & Compliance team on a 6-month contract basis. This role offers broad in-house exposure within a fast-paced and commercially driven environment, working closely with senior legal stakeholders across transactional, banking, and commercial matters, with a particular focus on asset-based lending and invoice finance transactions.Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting banking & finance and transactional matters across the business.
• Reviewing share purchase agreements and asset purchase agreements.
• Advising on security documentation and transaction structures.
• Supporting client onboarding and transaction management processes.
• Reviewing and advising on commercial contracts, NDAs, and finance-related documentation.
• Assisting with insolvency, recoveries, and administration-related queries.

Requirements:

• Qualified solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE.
• Solid background in banking & finance law.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in the Edinburgh office at least one day per week.

Application Link: Apply on LinkedIn
Contact: Neil Robins (Director at Law Support & DA Solutions Group) via LinkedIn Profile