OverviewA wholesale banking institution is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its legal team supporting the bank''s trade finance and wholesale banking activities.The successful candidate will provide legal support across a range of transactional matters within trade finance and structured banking products, working closely with front office, risk, and operations teams.This role would suit a lawyer with approximately 5-7 years of relevant legal experience gained in private practice or in-house within a financial institution.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and transactional support across the bank''s trade finance and wholesale banking business lines.Draft, review and negotiate trade finance documentation, including:Letters of creditGuaranteesReceivables finance documentationStructured trade finance agreementsAdvise internal stakeholders on legal and contractual risks relating to trade finance transactions.Support the structuring and execution of cross-border trade finance and wholesale banking transactions.Liaise with external counsel where required.Work closely with front office, risk, compliance and operations teams to ensure transactions are executed in line with legal and regulatory requirements.Assist in the development and maintenance of legal documentation templates and internal processes.Candidate ProfileQualified lawyer in England and Wales or another recognised jurisdiction.Around 5-7 years of legal experience, ideally within banking or finance.Exper