Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is supporting a leading financial services organisation to recruit a Legal Counsel to join its Commercial Finance business.
This role offers the opportunity to provide commercially focused legal support within a dynamic financial services environment. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, advising on a range of financing and corporate legal matters, with a particular focus on factoring and related activities.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)
3–5 years’ experience within a corporate or financial services environment
Strong understanding of the UK financing market and debt instruments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
Strong negotiation skills and confidence in decision-making
Proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach
Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CRM system experience advantageous
Core Responsibilities:
Provide timely, practical legal advice on commercial finance and factoring matters.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support business objectives.
Manage and update standard legal documentation and templates.
Review, draft and negotiate contracts and legal agreements.
Support corporate and procurement-related legal matters.
Lead on in-house legal documentation for transactions.
Manage and oversee external legal counsel.
Conduct due diligence and monitor external legal costs.
Identify and escalate legal risks, supporting wider governance and control frameworks.
Collaborate with internal legal teams across jurisdictions as required.
Remain up to date with relevant legal and market developments.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16451)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Corporate Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions Multi-Brand Restaurant Group (U.S.) Location: Dallas, TX$165,000 + BenefitsWe’re working with a large, growing restaurant franchise group that owns and operates a portfolio of well-known brands across the U.S. The business is highly active on the acquisition side, so they’re looking to bring in a strong in-house attorney to take ownership of M&A and broader transactional work.This is a hands-on role where you’ll be right in the middle of deals, working closely with senior leadership and external counsel to keep transactions moving and ensure everything is structured properly from a legal perspective.What You’ll Be Doing
Lead legal support across acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and restructuresRun due diligence and flag key risks early in the processDraft and negotiate core deal documents (purchase agreements, franchise transfers, asset/stock deals)Support post-deal integration and entity restructuring workAdvise on franchise law, governance, and day-to-day corporate legal issues across multiple statesHandle entity setup, maintenance, and required filingsEnsure compliance with franchise disclosure and regulatory requirements
What We’re Looking For
JD with active bar membership5–7+ years’ experience in corporate, transactional, or franchise lawStrong exposure to M&A deals and commercial transactionsComfortable working in a fast-moving, multi-entity environmentGood understanding of compliance and corporate structuresStrong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skillsSomeone who is practical, detail-focused, and confident managing sensitive work
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You will draft documents and assist with legal matters and transactions. You will provide support on a range of tasks, working closely with fee earners and go the extra mile in support of our clients. It is fair to say that you can expect a varied workload and no two days will be the same!
Support fee earners in progressing client matters
Assisting in opening, managing and closing files
Manage data records
Reviewing documents
Collating court bundles
Attending meetings and minute taking
Collating transactional documentation
Carrying our factual and legal research
Handling confidential and sensitive information
Communicating verbally and in writing with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Drafting forms and legal documents
Where practice group appropriate, and with the relevant support you will have the opportunity to get involved in business development activities, such as article writing, supporting seminars and events.Training Outcome:
This will be a fixed term contract
Employer Description:Our client base spans every type of business, both private and public, worldwide. We advise a diverse mix of clients, from Fortune 100 and FTSE 100 corporations to emerging companies, and from individuals to local and national governments. In the private sector, we provide the full range of legal advice required to implement practical strategies and resolve disputes. In the public sector, we counsel governments on privatization of whole industries and on establishment of regulatory systems under which new private businesses can compete. We also serve the regional needs of the countries and cities we call home.
Whatever is needed, we are able to deliver the seamless cross-practice, cross-border and industry-specific support that clients require for success in today’s competitive markets.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Passionate about law,Eager to grow....Read more...
Job Description:
Our highly regard client in Glasgow is seeking to appoint a Legal Counsel who is experienced in banking and finance (in particular, corporate bilateral, syndicated lending, structured lending such as real estate finance, cash management etc.)
This role sits within a well-established function supporting activities and transactions across the UK and EMEA. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal advice, support complex transactions, and work closely with key stakeholders across the business.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified lawyer (England or equivalent) with strong experience in banking and finance law
Demonstrable experience across corporate and structured lending transactions
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework relevant to financing within a banking environment
Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, practical legal advice
Proven stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
Core Responsibilities:
Provide clear, commercially focused legal advice on a wide range of financing matters
Support corporate lending transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, as well as structured finance (real estate, fund, infrastructure and leveraged finance)
Draft, review and negotiate legal documentation, including facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, term sheets and legal opinions
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor
Contribute to legal policy development, governance processes and risk management
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16445)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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