Legal Counsel (Debt Finance) - Impact Led Business

Looking to diversify the work you do beyond traditional banking and finance transactions?

Do you want to combine sophisticated legal work with a genuine social purpose mission?

We are currently partnering with a leading international development finance institution seeking a Finance Lawyer to join its London-based legal team.

This is a rare opportunity to work on complex cross-border financing transactions while supporting investments that drive economic growth and development across emerging markets.

The Opportunity

You will advise on a broad range of debt investments and financing structures, including:

• Trade and supply chain finance
• Risk participations
• Structured and innovative financing arrangements
• Sustainable and impact-focused investments

Working closely with investment professionals, you will support transactions from origination through to execution and portfolio management, providing commercially focused legal advice on high-profile international matters.

Candidate Profile

• England & Wales or New York qualified lawyer
• 4+ years' PQE
• Strong banking and finance experience gained at a leading international law firm and/or financial institution
• Experience advising on cross-border lending and debt transactions
• Familiarity with LMA documentation
• Commercial, pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience within development finance, trade finance, structured finance, sustainable finance or debt capital markets would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why This Role?

• Excellent first in-house opportunity
• Broad exposure beyond traditional lending work
• High-quality cross-border transactions
• Direct interaction with investment professionals and key decision-makers
• Opportunity to contribute to investments with meaningful social and economic impact
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment

If you are looking for a role that combines technical excellence, international exposure and purpose-driven work, we would be delighted to have a confidential conversation.