Legal Counsel

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HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organizations in the world, with operations in 62 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Legal Counsel.

Principal responsibilities

Assisting onshore Senior Transaction Manager with all aspects of loan execution (bilateral or multi-banked loans) and advisory on the structure of a transaction, including:

• Drafting/reviewing term sheets;
• High level review of minimum standard report (i.e policy document) and finalizing the report with external Lender counsel;
• Reviewing, negotiating and settling release letters, reliance letters, legal opinions, fee letters, deeds of priority, deeds of subordination, Community Policy self assessment tool sat letter, insurance broker letters and deeds of release;
• Explaining common risks (both commercial and legal) associated with complex loan transactions;
• Drafting Lender counsel scope of work, drafting simple fee indemnity letters; internal dispensations for non-compliant policy points
• Supporting and advising UK Commercial Banking clients and the above-mentioned key stakeholders by interpreting legal advice/concepts and explaining impact and associated risks.
• Negotiating and agreeing key terms embedded within term sheets and Loan Market Association facility agreements, ensuring compliance with company's internal policy, relevant credit approvals, common market practices in line with any external regulatory requirements.
• With the support of Coverage and other key stakeholders, participate in all parties calls on legal and policy points alongside with key commercial issues.