Legal Counsel, Capital Markets
Description
Legal Counsel, Capital Markets
We are looking for a Legal Counsel in our Capital Markets Legal team.
The Capital Markets legal team provide legal advice and support to the UK Funding Circle Capital Markets team focusing on direct lending and structured financing funding solutions for loans originated through our platform, securitisation, and related areas.
Who are we?
We’re Funding Circle. We back small businesses to succeed.
At Funding Circle, we believe the world needs small businesses. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to help them get the finance they need to grow.
With more than a decade of expertise under our belt, we’ve built a game-changer of a platform with cutting-edge data and technology that’s reshaping the landscape of SME lending. Say goodbye to lengthy applications and hello to lightning-fast decisions! In just minutes, SMEs across the UK can get a decision, giving them access to competitive funding in a flash.
We know that good business is about good people. So we pride ourselves on providing meaningful, human support as well as fast, hassle free processes to deliver an unbeatable customer experience.
The role
- Advising on structuring, negotiation, drafting and execution of private and public capital markets transactions relating to loans originated through our platform
- Reporting to the Head of Capital Markets (Legal) and working closely with the Capital Markets Structuring and Execution team on transactions
- Instructing and managing external counsel as needed
- Collaborating with other members of Funding Circle legal and commercial teams to support strategic business initiatives, including development and deployment of new products, policies and solutions.
- Proactively problem solving, identifying and confidently mitigating any risks, issues or control weaknesses that arise in your day-to-day
What we’re looking for
- English (UK) law qualified with minimum 2 years practical experience in structured finance and/or capital markets (or equivalent). Experience in leveraged finance and/or funds also considered
- Beginning-to-end familiarity with complex structured finance transactions and/or securitisation, including drafting and review of all related documentation
- Good knowledge of regulatory issues relating to financing, securitisation and/or direct lending, including post-Brexit MIFID application, the Securitisation Regulations (in particular STS and risk retention), and MAR disclosure and inside information rules
- Proven ability building trusted, client-facing professional relationships while maintaining independence
- Self-sufficient with strong communication skills
- Adaptable in a frequently changing environment and are able to prioritise and manage your time
- Able to understand the need to think commercially in relation to legal issues and apply “black letter” law to come up with real-life solutions
- Mentally agile; able to think around the issues, learn from your mistakes, and adjust your approach
At Funding Circle we are committed to building diverse teams so please apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements.
Want to learn more?
- We have a huge impact on the businesses that borrow through our platform, the communities they serve and the overall economy (last year £6.9bn of GDP generated). You can read our full Impact Report here: https://www.fundingcircle.com/uk/impact
- To see what our customers think, visit our Trustpilot page: https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/fundingcircle.com
- And we’re still evolving! Our award-winning multi-product platform is solving more SME finance challenges than ever before. We think big, rally together and meet the needs of SME customers like no other.
Why join us?
At Funding Circle, we celebrate and support the differences that make you, you. We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and affirmative-action employer. We truly believe that diversity makes us better.
As a flexible-first employer we offer hybrid working at Funding Circle, and we've long believed in a 'best of both' approach to in-office collaboration and non-office days. We expect our teams to be in our London office three times a week, where you can take advantage of our newly refurbished hybrid working space, barista made coffee and subsidised lunches (via JustEat) every day!
We back our Circlers to build their own incredible career, making a difference to small businesses every day. Our Circler proposition is designed to support employees both in and out of work, and it is anchored around four pillars: Health, Wealth, Development & Lifestyle.
A few highlights:
- Health: Private Medical Insurance through Aviva, Dental Insurance through Bupa, MediCash, access to free online therapy sessions and exclusive discounts with Hertility for reproductive health support.
- Wealth: Octopus Money Coach, free mortgage advisor partnership and discounts across numerous retailers through Perks at Work.
- Development: Dedicated annual learning allowance and full access to internal learning platform.
- Lifestyle: Wellhub (for fitness discounts), Electric Car Scheme and more!
And finally, we have award winning parental leave policies supporting parents through enhanced maternity, partner and adoption leave, as well as additional leave for parental bereavement and for fertility treatments.
Ready to make a difference? We’d love to hear from you.
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