Banking & Finance Lawyer

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Banking & Finance Lawyer to collaborate with a diverse range of Axiom clients across various industries.Responsibilities:Delivering practical in-house legal guidance and support on an extensive array of finance transactions, representing banks, borrowers, and private equity firms on banking matters, including m…

At OakNorth, we are dedicated to empowering the most ambitious businesses across the UK. Since our inception in 2015, we have facilitated over $21 billion in loans throughout the UK and US, contributing to the creation of more than 58,000 new homes and 36,000 jobs, while supporting hundreds of thousands of individual savers — all in the name of strengthening the UK economy.Join Our Mission We are seeking an accomplished In-House Lawyer specializing in Banking and Finance transactions, particularly in Funds Finance and Structured Finance, to join our Legal and Transaction Management team in London. This pivotal role will require a candidate with extensive experience in a variety of banking and finance transactions, including funds finance and structured finance facilities. The ideal candidate will thrive under tight deadlines and embody the OakNorth values of teamwork and commitment to delivering exceptional products to our customers.

Join our dynamic team as an Infrastructure Finance Lawyer at Axiom, where you will work closely with high-profile clients on significant infrastructure and project finance transactions. In this role, you will deliver strategic legal guidance, expertly draft and negotiate financing documents, and oversee complex multi-jurisdictional deals. This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate with leading organizations and provide innovative solutions for impactful projects.

We are actively looking for a Leveraged Finance Lawyer to join our dynamic team at Axiom, working with diverse clients across multiple sectors. In this pivotal role, you will deliver practical and business-oriented legal counsel on intricate leveraged and acquisition finance transactions. Collaborating closely with lenders, borrowers, private equity sponsors, and financial institutions, you will facilitate high-value domestic and cross-border transactions while providing commercially viable legal solutions.

Join Allica Bank as an Invoice Finance Underwriter and play a crucial role in helping businesses secure their financial stability. In this position, you will assess and evaluate clients' invoice financing applications, ensuring that we provide tailored financial solutions that meet their unique needs.As an ideal candidate, you will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to make informed decisions that align with our bank's risk appetite. Your expertise will contribute significantly to our growth and customer satisfaction.

Starling Bank is looking for a Business Analyst to join the Finance Transformation team in London. This position focuses on finance change projects designed to improve the bank’s operations and enhance customer service. Key responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues across departments to deliver financial projects. Analyze data to identify trends and patterns. Turn analysis into actionable recommendations that inform business strategy. Contribute to efforts that streamline processes and make them more customer-focused. Location This role is based in London, England, United Kingdom.

We are actively searching for a General Lending Lawyer to collaborate with Axiom’s esteemed clients across diverse sectors. In this role, you will provide pragmatic, business-oriented legal counsel and assistance on a broad array of lending transactions. You will represent lenders, borrowers, and institutional clients in general lending matters, including both syndicated and bilateral loan agreements. Key Responsibilities:Deliver legal expertise and guidance on general lending transactions for both lenders and borrowers.Draft, negotiate, and review financing documentation, including loan facility agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, ancillary documents, and corporate authority documents.Oversee domestic and cross-border transactions while coordinating with external counsel.Engage with key stakeholders within the business.

Axiom is on the lookout for a talented Securitisation Lawyer to join our esteemed network and assist clients with intricate structured finance transactions. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert counsel on securitisation frameworks, draft essential legal documents, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. You will collaborate closely with leading financial institutions and stakeholders on both domestic and international transactions, delivering pragmatic, business-oriented solutions.

Join our esteemed Private Client Team in London as a Private Banking Associate or Private Banking Executive. Collaborate closely with our Private Bankers to cultivate enduring client relationships, delivering the personalized, relationship-driven banking experience that defines Weatherbys. This role offers a unique opportunity to either lay the foundations of your career or take on greater client-facing responsibilities, all within a bank that prioritizes trust, judgment, and meaningful connections. Key Highlights of the Role: Two entry points based on experience – Associate or Executive.Emphasis on building relationships rather than a volume-driven approach.Exposure to a diverse range of private clients and their lending requirements.Defined development pathways within Private Banking.Empowered to exercise judgment, with mentorship from seasoned bankers.Flexible hybrid working model, combining time in our London office with working from home. Your Responsibilities:For Private Banking Associate: Assist Private Bankers in daily client activities.Manage account openings and conduct KYC and EDD checks.Prepare lending and investment documentation.Oversee payments, exceedances, and portfolio credit control.Ensure accurate record-keeping in line with regulatory standards. For Private Banking Executive: Support a Private Banker in various tasks.Prepare credit applications for new lending propositions with limited oversight.Manage credit control and lending documentation.Facilitate client meetings under supervision.Address account opening and switching inquiries.Identify and refer investment opportunities to our Investment Wealth Advisory team.Mentor and guide junior colleagues. What We Seek: Proven experience in a client-facing banking role, with a focus on the appropriate level.Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain composure under pressure.A genuine passion for financial markets and nurturing client relationships. About Us:Weatherbys is a distinguished family-owned, independent bank with a rich heritage dating back to 1770. Trusted for generations, we specialize in providing personalized, bespoke banking services for clients who prioritize relationships as much as results. Our reputation for award-winning service and exceptional client loyalty underscores our commitment to integrity at every level. Join us to learn more about our industry-leading standards and client-first approach.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Invoice Finance Relationship Manager to join our team at Allica Bank. As a key player in our finance division, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, providing tailored finance solutions to meet their needs. Your expertise will help our clients optimize their cash flow and manage their financial operations effectively.

Join Allica Bank as an Invoice Finance Business Development Manager, where you will play a vital role in driving our growth in the invoice finance sector. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building lasting client relationships, and developing strategies to increase our market presence.This position requires a proactive mindset and a passion for providing tailored financial solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our clients receive exceptional service and that their needs are met efficiently.

Lewis Associates is seeking an experienced Associate Banking and Leverage Finance Attorney to join our dynamic team in London. You will be responsible for providing expert legal counsel in banking and leverage finance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting our clients in complex financial transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to advance their career in a fast-paced environment.

Castle Trust Bank is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst to join its Finance team in London. This hybrid role combines technical finance expertise with the chance to shape key processes at a growing fintech-focused bank. The position offers the flexibility to work from home two days per week. Role overview The Senior Finance Analyst will focus on building, maintaining, and refining financial models that support management decisions, forecasting, and statutory reporting. This work spans IFRS accounting, impairment modeling, and hedge accounting. The analyst will contribute to month-end and year-end processes, working closely with senior stakeholders and external auditors to ensure accurate and well-governed financial results. What you will do Support the Senior Accountant in preparing financial statements and verifying profits for Group companies. Serve as a main contact for external auditors on technical and modeling topics. Prepare and maintain technical accounting papers. Review and improve the control framework for financial models used in monthly and statutory reporting. Research changes to IFRS and assess their impact on the business. Run and analyze the Stage 3 Property IFRS 9 model, explaining key movements and drivers. Develop discounted cash flow models for IFRS 9 impairment to support provisions for property cases. Prepare and manage hedge accounting models, generate accounting entries, and support monthly reporting. Prepare and execute amortized cost and Effective Interest Rate (EIR) models to calculate interest income, fee amortization, and balances. Monitor and enhance key Finance models, including amortized cost, EIR, prepayment curves, and hedge accounting. Provide monthly management information for senior stakeholders, delivering analysis and responding to feedback. Requirements This position is well suited to a part-qualified accountant with specialist knowledge in IFRS, impairment modeling, and hedge accounting. Experience working in a regulated banking environment will be valued.

Welcome to Starling Bank, where innovation meets banking! We are a pioneering, fully licensed UK bank determined to revolutionize the way individuals save, spend, and manage their finances. With a culture akin to a fast-paced tech company, we pride ourselves on being fairer, more user-friendly, and committed to simplifying the financial experience for everyone. Our vibrant team of over 3,500 professionals spans across our offices in London, Southampton, Cardiff, and Manchester.Role Overview:We are looking for an exceptional Director of Governance to lead a dedicated team that ensures the efficient functioning of the Starling Bank Limited board and executive risk committee framework. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with PRA and FCA regulations while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance.Your passion for corporate governance and your drive for continuous improvement will thrive in our dynamic environment. This senior leadership position requires close collaboration with board members and senior executives, where you will exemplify a steadfast commitment to excellence.As a proficient communicator, you will be instrumental in shaping and implementing the Bank’s corporate governance strategy while supporting the broader Group Company Secretariat objectives. A robust background in regulated financial services and/or banking is crucial for success in this role.Key Responsibilities:Lead and develop a high-performing corporate governance team of four, including one direct report (Senior Assistant Company Secretary - UK Bank).Collaborate with the Group Company Secretary and Deputy Company Secretary to provide exceptional company secretariat support to the Starling Bank Board.Oversee company secretariat support for the Starling Bank Board Risk Committee, including agenda preparation, document circulation, high-quality minute-taking, and maintaining effective communication with senior management.Facilitate annual effectiveness reviews of board and executive level risk committees, driving continuous enhancement in governance standards.Monitor and advise on evolving corporate governance trends, emerging regulatory changes, and industry best practices.Contribute to the Group Annual Report and Accounts from the Bank's perspective.

Join our dynamic team as a Commercial Contracts Lawyer and collaborate with diverse Axiom clients across various industries.Key Responsibilities:Draft, review, and negotiate a wide array of commercial contracts, including vendor agreements, client contracts, licensing terms, and confidentiality agreements.Offer legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on contractual issues, focusing on risk identification, legal compliance, and exposure mitigation.Engage with cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, and finance, to ensure that contract terms meet business goals, negotiate advantageous terms, and promptly address any contract-related conflicts.

Join avantialaw as a Funds Lawyer and take your career to the next level! We are looking for a dedicated legal professional with a passion for financial law to work remotely from London. In this role, you will advise clients on a wide range of fund structures and regulations while collaborating with a team of experts in a dynamic and supportive environment.

We are actively searching for skilled Technology Lawyers to collaborate with a diverse range of clients at Axiom across various industries.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the drafting, negotiation, and review of technology contracts, including software licensing, technology development, and SaaS agreements.Offer legal counsel on intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance issues related to product development, consumer digital products, and app creation.Engage with cross-functional teams—such as product managers, developers, and business stakeholders—to ensure legal adherence and risk mitigation during technology transactions and product launches.Keep up-to-date with emerging AI regulations and ethical concerns, providing strategic insights into the legal implications of incorporating AI into technology solutions.

Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyer – UK We are actively searching for skilled Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyers in the UK to provide expert legal guidance to our international clients on the legal and regulatory facets of the digital realm. This includes critical areas such as cyber security, online safety, artificial intelligence, data privacy, and various other cutting-edge technologies. Key Responsibilities Deliver strategic legal advice across a diverse range of compliance issues, actively monitoring and interpreting regulatory changes, and providing insights on their impact and application to business operations, policies, and products, including reporting obligations and potential risk exposure. Develop, implement, and continuously improve compliance frameworks that foster ethical conduct, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance operational resilience across global functions.

At Kroo Bank, we are revolutionizing banking from the ground up, focusing on customer-centric services, responsible money management, and technology that simplifies everyday banking. As a fully regulated bank in the UK, supported by committed long-term investors, we are ambitious and rapidly expanding our customer base. We pride ourselves on our agility, thoughtful decision-making, and adherence to high standards in customer engagement, product development, risk management, and employee welfare.Your Role and Responsibilities:As an Associate in Structured Finance, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the origination, structuring, execution, and management of structured lending transactions, integral to Kroo's growth strategy. In a dynamic challenger bank environment, you will engage in every aspect of the transaction lifecycle, conducting in-depth credit analysis, financial modeling, documentation preparation, and portfolio performance monitoring while interfacing with clients and originators. Key responsibilities include:Assisting the Head of Structured Assets in identifying structured lending opportunities across various originators, sponsors, and asset classes, cultivating and sustaining a robust opportunity pipeline.Creating and refining comprehensive financial models for asset-backed and cash-flow lending transactions, including return analysis and sensitivity assessments.Drafting indicative terms and commercial proposals, evaluating RWAs, RAROC, ROE, and NIM, while contributing to internal pricing and structuring discussions to optimize structure, pricing, and capital efficiency.Developing clear, well-supported credit papers for review by the Executive Committee, Credit Committee, and Board, ensuring a thorough presentation of risks and mitigations.Facilitating detailed due diligence for borrowers, sponsors, and originators, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to validate assumptions and pinpoint potential risk areas.Analyzing financial statements, business plans, collateral performance, and cash flow forecasts to assess creditworthiness, repayment capacity, and risk factors.Identifying, documenting, and monitoring key risks—market, operational, legal, and concentration risks—ensuring compliance with internal credit policies and expectations from the PRA and FCA.Collaborating with internal and external legal counsel to negotiate facility agreements and transaction documentation, ensuring alignment with commercial intent and credit approvals.Coordinating completion mechanics, including tracking conditions precedent, securing internal approvals, funding, treasury requirements, and operational readiness to facilitate smooth execution.Monitoring portfolio performance and covenant compliance, proactively identifying and addressing issues as they arise.

We are currently looking for a Data Privacy/Data Protection Lawyer to collaborate with a diverse range of clients across various industries on the Axiom platform. Key Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive in-house legal counsel on privacy, data-sharing, and EU AI Act compliance, assessing implications for new product offerings. Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements with emphasis on information law clauses to ensure compliance with EU DSA regulations. Draft and provide legal advice on data protection-related documentation, including data processing agreements, data transfer agreements, data subject access requests, and data privacy impact assessments. Guide compliance reporting and data tracking requirements in accordance with the EU AI Act and EU DSA. Supervise revisions to internal codes of conduct to ensure alignment with the latest UK and EU privacy laws, including the Data Protection Directive, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.