Finance & Banking Lawyer

About the role

Axiom is seeking experienced Banking & Finance Lawyers to support leading financial services and corporate clients on a broad range of financing, lending, and structured transaction matters.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate financing documentation such as loan agreements, security documents, leasing arrangements, intercreditor agreements, and asset finance documentation.
• Advise clients on secured lending, syndicated lending, structured finance, asset‑based financing, and equipment leasing across various industries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, investment teams, compliance, risk, and external counsel to support transaction execution and ongoing financing activities.
• Provide legal guidance on regulatory and compliance matters, including AML/KYC obligations and broader banking regulatory frameworks.
• Support portfolio management, amendments, restructurings, and strategic financing initiatives.

Required profile

• 8+ years’ post‑qualification experience in banking & finance, commercial lending, structured finance, asset finance, or secured transactions.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating financing and security documentation in a law firm or in‑house environment.
• Strong understanding of lending structures, collateral arrangements, and financial services regulatory considerations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Required skills

• Drafting and negotiating loan agreements and security documents.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC compliance and capital management considerations.
• Expertise in structured finance and asset‑based financing.

What we offer

• Flexibility to choose assignments that fit lifestyle and career goals.
• Professional growth through diverse projects.
• Community of forward‑thinking legal professionals.
• Impactful work with leading global organizations.