In-House Lawyer (Structured Finance & Fund Finance)

Job Description

Requirements

• Extensive experience of a wide range of finance transactions and clear understanding of all types of deal structures. Experience to include (not all are required) structured finance (including loan on loan lending, participations, co-lending structures), funds financing including NAV facilities, GP facilities, hybrid facilities, capital call and liquidity facilities
• Strong knowledge and understanding of banking transaction documentation
• Highly skilled transaction management, negotiation skills and structuring experience to be able run transactions independently
• Clear attention to detail on all deal structuring and transaction documents
• Ability to build trust with deal team, clients and senior internal stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in teams and demonstrates ability to remain calm under pressure
• Alignment with OakNorth values and to become a culture carrier for the business

What the job involves

• OakNorth Bank are looking for a strong In-House Banking and Finance transaction execution Director, specialising in Funds Finance and Structured Finance to come and join OakNorth in the next stage of our company's growth
• This role sits within our Legal and Transaction Management department in London, will have experience of a wide range of banking and finance transactions, including funds finance and structured finance facilities
• The candidate will be able to work within tight timelines and will align with the OakNorth values of working as one team with the ambition to deliver a high-quality product to our customers
• Work with prospective borrowers to agree deal structures and advise the Business Development and Credit teams to ensure structures of deals comply with terms of credit sanction
• Ensure Term Sheets are agreed with the Credit teams and borrowers in a time efficient manner for transactions to be commenced quickly
• Instruct and manage external and internal lawyers on the drafting of finance documents
• Instruct and manage internal lawyers for the review of finance documents and management of transactions
• Manage a number of transactions simultaneously and facilitate all CPs to be satisfied as quickly as possible
• Become an expert in the use and management of the Bank's CRM and Digital platforms to ensure that the business has full visibility on deal closings and pipeline