Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Legal

Job title

Legal Counsel

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

Legal Counsel will provide full legal, advisory and transaction management support to DCM business teams and Syndicate desks.

The key responsibilities are as follows:

• Responsible for providing legal advice, advisory and transactional support to Debt Capital Markets and Leverage Finance & Telecoms Group business teams (mainly for Investment Grade, High Yield, Emerging Markets, Debt Syndicate, liability management and MTN Private Placement teams, including bonds with ESG/sustainability linked elements), worldwide.
• Responsible for drafting, structuring and negotiating offering documentation and advising on distribution and marketing issues and other ad hoc matters relating to all kinds of Debt Capital Markets transactions.
• Instruct, liaise with and supervise external counsel in various jurisdictions.
• Analyse and advise on legal issues relating to new debt product development.
• Prepare legal governance, legal procedures, KPIs for the DCM business.
• Work very closely with Head of DCM LGL Paris and his Paris team.

Supplementary Information

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group. We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged, and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work - it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Academic qualification / Speciality

Legal qualification in England & Wales

Experience

Essential :

• Very good experience in the Debt Capital Markets Legal area.
• Post-qualification major law firm experience or in-house experience gained with a reputable investment bank or an international financial institution;
• Strong experience with issues, processes, management and execution of bond and debt transactions in various countries and jurisdictions and overall knowledge of capital markets transactions.
• Experience with complex and structured products drafting and negotiation.

Desirable :

ESG and sustainability products issuance

Required skills

DCM debt transactions and DCM structured debt instruments issues and related topics.

Competencies:

• Ability to work autonomously in a challenging environment.
• Capacity to work efficiently and accurately and remain calm and motivated in a pressurised and deadline driven business environment.
• Ability to integrate into a close-knit team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Highest degree of integrity and
• professionalism.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Interpersonal and communication (written and oral) and networking skills essential.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• IT literacy.

Languages

French language skills a plus