REQUIREMENTS

Professional English Law qualification required with expert understanding of the theories and practices relevant to Banking and Finance in the Global Banking context, typically gained at BNP Paribas or within another top tier investment bank.
In depth knowledge of a wide range of processes within the Global Banking function with advanced understanding of the specialism. Good working knowledge of a wide range of company-wide policies, procedures regulations and legislation. Able to utilise knowledge and experience to implement effective control processes for the team, and to adapt to changing business needs.
Good experience in providing legal advice on matters and transaction management services pertaining to the current set of LCM products (plain vanilla or event-driven loan transactions performed either through a syndicated approach, a club-deal approach or a bilateral approach). Able to apply knowledge in area of specialization to produce “value-added” results.
Strong analytical and decision making skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into practical processes and operational strategies.
Strong stakeholder and people management skills to ensure the delivery of effective and compliant processes and solutions to facilitate the objectives of the team and the Bank.
Excellent written and oral English skills in order to articulate technical issues and to be able to take the complex and make simple to enable effective communication with individuals across the business.
Strong personal focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Proactive, transparent and accountable.
Strong computer skills and a good knowledge of a range of standard computer software, e.g., Microsoft Office, email. Experience in using investment banking databases (e.g. Factset, Dealogic, Bloomberg).
Good citizen behaviour, embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethics, integrity, Code of Conduct).
And of course, we expect all our colleagues to embody and practice the Group values (alignment with the Bank’s strategy, commitment, work ethic, integrity and Code of Conduct).

JOB PURPOSE

As a Vice President within the Transaction Management Group, the role holder will be accountable for providing effective and timely legal advice and transaction management requirements to support Loan Capital Markets (LCM), in relation to both UK and EMEA LCM activities. Handles matters with autonomy, whilst exercising sound judgement on when to escalate more complex issues to senior colleagues. Support the LCM origination team in the review of documentation and during the management of the transactions in the UK or across EMEA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides excellent support and legal advice in relation to key activities within Loan Capital Markets, with experience and legal subject matter expertise. Applies knowledge to perform complex tasks and to resolve issues to facilitate the objectives and aspirations of the team.
Accountable for utilising knowledge of the LCM function to manage tasks such as:
Providing effective and timely legal advice on legal transaction management requirements to LCM, including the structuring of transactions, the leading of negotiations, liaising with syndicate members and external counsel, and managing transactions to completion;
Drafting, negotiation and review of legal documents;
Supports and provides guidance to other team members as required and co-ordinates with Legal both within the UK and globally as appropriate;
Responsible for ensuring all relevant controls and procedures applicable to the TMG team are followed;
Instructing and supervising the work of external counsel on LCM transactional and advisory matters, in coordination with Legal as appropriate.
Acts as a point of contact for the LCM originators and other internal stakeholders, and liaises with other internal teams to facilitate resolution of issues, escalating more complex and atypical matters to more senior TMG members.
Utilises expertise to make independent judgments to deal with a variety of situations, with appropriate supervision and guidance from senior colleagues where appropriate.
Co-ordinates with relevant internal teams where required including the Compliance team in relation to all compliance and regulatory matters and audit teams in relation to the Bank’s audit processes. Manages relationships with all relevant internal stakeholders to facilitate such workstreams.