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Attorney – Fixed Income

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Legal
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a UK qualified lawyer with strong transactional experience, knowledge of insolvency and banking/finance, and LMA documentation familiarity. Understanding Brexit is a plus.
  • You will analyze legal aspects of credit documentation, negotiate loan agreements, provide lifecycle support for investments, advise teams on legal matters, and coordinate with compliance and outside counsel.

Requirements

  • UK qualified lawyer
  • Strong transactional legal experience with a top law firm or within the financial services industry.
  • An understanding of insolvency, restructuring and banking/finance.
  • Familiarity with LMA documentation.
  • An understanding of Brexit and related regulatory issues a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal analysis and advice on credit documentation, relevant restructuring and insolvency laws and processes and related legal, structuring and trading queries from desk analysts and traders.
  • Negotiate, draft and review LMA, bespoke trade and asset-related documentation for distressed loans, claims, and loan portfolio transactions, in a variety of EMEA jurisdictions and across a variety of asset types (e.g., real estate and shipping).
  • Provide ongoing legal coverage during the lifecycle of investments including restructurings, refinancings or other exit strategies.
  • Advise on queries from and providing legal support to the EMEA Corporate Actions, Confidentiality Agreements and Loan Documentation teams.
  • Prepare and comment on non-binding and binding bid letters as well as providing transactional support in the context of loan portfolio transactions.
  • Coordinate with Compliance and other support partners in formulating and updating policies and procedures for the business.
  • Coordinate with outside counsel, trade associations and support partners to advise on regulatory matters impacting the business.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Attorney – Fixed Income.

Where is the job location?

The job is located in London.

What corporate titles does this position encompass?

The corporate titles for this position include Vice President, Director, Assistant General Counsel (GC), and Associate General Counsel (GC).

What kind of legal experience is required for this role?

Strong transactional legal experience with a top law firm or within the financial services industry is required.

Is a specific legal qualification necessary for this position?

Yes, candidates must be UK qualified lawyers.

What are the primary responsibilities of this role?

The primary responsibilities include providing legal advice and transactional support for the EMEA Global Credit and Special Situations team, negotiating, drafting and reviewing documentation, and providing ongoing legal coverage during the investment lifecycle.

What skills or knowledge would be advantageous for applicants?

An understanding of insolvency, restructuring, banking/finance, and familiarity with LMA documentation are advantageous. Knowledge of Brexit and related regulatory issues is a plus but not essential.

What benefits does Bank of America offer employees in the UK?

Benefit offerings include private healthcare, a competitive pension plan, backup childcare and adult care, flexible benefits, mental health support, and opportunities for charitable contributions and community volunteering.

Does the company promote diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Bank of America is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

What is the working environment like at the London office?

The London office features modern workspaces, a state-of-the-art auditorium, an onsite restaurant with sustainable menus, a rooftop terrace, gym facilities, and a medical center.

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Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individuals, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company serves approximately 56 million U.S. consumer and small business relationships. It is among the world's leading wealth management companies and is a global leader in corporate and investment banking and trading. This LinkedIn company page is moderated. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/32FDdQr. For account issues, please visit: https://bit.ly/2GeTIeP.

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    We strive to help all of our employees reach their full potential. We believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make us stronger. We respect every individual and value our differences - in thought, style, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, culture, age, ability and experience.

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    We believe great teams are built on mutual trust, shared ownership and accountability. We act as one company and believe that when we work together, we best meet the full needs of our clients, and deliver value to our shareholders.