Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer

  • Michael Page Legal
  • Mar 04, 2026
Contractor Banking

Job Description

A well-established international challenger bank is seeking an adaptable Interim Banking & Finance Lawyer to support a wide range of legal matters across its diverse product set including FX, derivatives, and trade finance. This role suits someone who enjoys varied, hands-on work and thrives in an environment where no two days look the same.

Client Details

A specialist international challenger bank focussed on emerging markets, offering payments, FX, trade-related solutions and bespoke financial services to global corporates, NGOs and government-linked organisations. The organisation combines modern technology with deep market expertise, operating within a highly collaborative culture and maintaining a strong commitment to responsible, transparent and sustainable banking practices.

Description

  • Provide legal support on a broad range of banking and finance transactions, including FX, derivatives and trade-related matters.
  • Draft, negotiate and review trading documentation (e.g., ISDA and ancillary agreements).
  • Advise on ongoing regulatory obligations relevant to the bank's activities (EMIR knowledge beneficial).
  • Support business teams with ad-hoc queries, project work and urgent issues as they arise, covering anything from contractual questions to policy reviews.
  • Assist with external counsel management and internal stakeholder engagement across risk, compliance, operations and commercial teams.

Profile

  • Qualified lawyer with solid banking & finance experience - FX or Derivatives is essential
  • Comfortable working across wide-ranging workstreams in a fast-moving environment.
  • Trade finance exposure is ideal but not essential.
  • Available to join the role within a month

Job Offer

  • A high-variety role in London on a hybrid working basis
  • Opportunity to contribute across transactions, regulatory matters and business operations.
  • Competitive daily rate and exposure to senior decision-makers.