Responsibilities
- Advising on structuring, negotiation, drafting and execution of private and public capital markets transaction relating to loans originated through our platform
- Reporting to the Head of Capital Markets (Legal) and working closely with the Capital Markets Structuring and execution team on transactions
- Instructing and managing external counsel as needed
- Collaborating with other members of Funding Circle legal and commercial teams to support strategic business initiatives, including development and deployment of new products, policies and solutions.
Requirements
- English (UK) law qualified with minimum 2 years practical experience in structured finance and/or capital market (or equivalent). Experience in leveraged finance and/or funds also considered
- Beginning-to-end familiarity with complex structured finance transactions and/or securitisation, including drafting and review of all related documentation
- Good knowledge of regulatory issues relating to financing, securitisation and/or direct lending, including post Brexit MIFID application, the Securitisation Regulations (in particular STS and risk retention), and MAR disclosure and inside information rules
- Proven ability building trusted, client-facing professional relationships while maintaining independence
- Self-sufficient with strong communication skills
- Adaptable in a frequently changing environment and are able to prioritise and manage your time
- Able to understand the need to think commercially in relation to legal issues and apply “black letter” law to come up with real-life solutions
- Mentally agile; able to think around the issues, learn from your mistakes, and adjust your approach
- Able to proactively identify ways to use Generative AI to streamline your daily tasks and improve your personal productivity
- Confident using approved AI tools safely and effectively to enhance your output and find a better way of working
Benefits
- Competitive Salary + Benefits
- Flexibility: We provide a benefit allowance you can tailor to your own life and family.
- Health: This includes private medical and dental, health assessments, and access to a digital GP.
- Wealth: We offer life assurance, share schemes, and financial coaching.
- Development: You get a dedicated annual learning allowance to help you level up.
- Lifestyle: We have electric car and cycle-to-work schemes, plus season ticket loans.
- Award-winning parental leave policies.
- We're here to support you through the big life moments, from fertility treatments to new additions to the family.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — London
Additional Information
- 12 month FTC starting September 2026
- 3 days in the office
- Barista coffee and subsidised Just Eat lunches on us!