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Legal Consultant, Banking & Finance — London

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Join a global legal consultancy platform affiliated with a leading law firm as a self-directed legal consultant on assignments typically six months or longer. Workstreams are focused on banking & finance matters with exposure to real estate finance, leveraged finance, fund finance and project/infrastructure finance.

The role suits mid-level qualified lawyers (4–8 PQE) who want flexible, varied assignments across banks, asset managers and corporate borrowers. You will have access to firm-wide resources and experienced fee-earners while operating with consultant autonomy and responsibility for delivering high-quality transaction support.

This opportunity is best for candidates who seek control over their workload and career direction, enjoy fast-paced deal execution, and are comfortable transitioning between client environments.

  • Qualified solicitor with 4–8 years' post-qualification experience in banking & finance.
  • Strong transactional experience in one or more of: real estate finance, leveraged finance, fund finance or project/infrastructure finance.
  • Minimum two years' experience at a top-tier law firm in your specialist area; recent in-house or secondment experience is advantageous.
  • Right to work and practise in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided).
  • Excellent communication, project management skills and a client-focused, adaptable consultant mindset.

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