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This Legal Consultant role focuses on providing commercial legal advisory support to top-tier financial institutions. The position involves reviewing, drafting, and vetting a range of financial documents, including loan agreements, treasury documents, and product terms. The role requires close collaboration with front and back office functions, internal control groups, and external counsel, operating both independently and cross-functionally. Qualified candidates need at least 3 years of relevant experience in private practice or the in-house banking sector. The position is primarily remote, offering competitive compensation and benefits, with occasional on-site client requirements.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Legal Consultant - Banking and Finance position at Axiom. With over 3 years of experience in financial services law, both in private practice and in-house, I have developed a robust skill set in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide array of legal documents, including loan agreements, treasury documents, and product terms and conditions.
My background includes close collaboration with front and back office teams, internal control groups, and external counsel, ensuring legal compliance with both local and international standards. I am adept at working independently in a remote environment while maintaining a sense of urgency and a proactive approach to evolving business needs.
I am particularly drawn to Axiom's leadership in alternative legal services and its commitment to diversity and inclusion. I am confident that my legal expertise, combined with my cross-functional communication skills, would make me a valuable addition to your team. I look forward to the opportunity to contribute to Axiom and its clients.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
In my previous role, I drafted and reviewed various types of loan agreements, including syndicated and bilateral facilities. I focused on ensuring that the terms complied with regulatory requirements and aligned with the bank's risk appetite. I also worked closely with the credit and operations teams to address any legal issues that arise during the life of the loan.
I prioritize regulatory compliance but seek to find a practical solution. I would explain the regulatory constraints clearly and collaborate with the business team to structure a transaction that meets their goals within the legal framework. If necessary, I escalate to senior legal counsel for a strategic decision.
I use a triage system, categorizing tasks by urgency and complexity. I also maintain a shared tracker and communicate proactively with stakeholders to set expectations. For example, during a major transaction, I coordinated several document reviews simultaneously by leveraging support from paralegals and external counsel, ensuring no deadlines were missed.
I rely on a combination of clear communication tools, such as video calls and shared document platforms, and regular check-ins. I make it a point to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders early and provide concise, well-structured updates. I also remain flexible to travel on-site when the client requires it.
I have assisted with ISDA agreements, derivative documentation, and general treasury-related agreements. For product terms, I have drafted and reviewed terms for deposits, loans, and investment products, working with product managers to ensure clarity and compliance. This experience gives me a solid foundation to support the institution's diverse financial products.
We are currently seeking a Financial Services Lawyer to work within top tier financial institutions.
Responsibilities:
- Provide commercial legal and advisory support on various financial products
- Reviewing, vetting and drafting a range of legal documents, including, without limitation, treasury documents, loan agreements, product terms and conditions, security documents as requested by different departments, to ensure legal compliance of local and international standards
- Liaison, coordination and collaboration with both front and back office functions, internal control groups and external counsel
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years+ of relevant experience in private practice or in-house banking sector
- Sense of urgency combined with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and cross functionally
- Positive mentality and willingness to tackle new and ever-changing business needs
- Qualified in Singapore or common law jurisdiction
Compensation, Benefits & Location:
This role offers competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes Medical, dental, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.
Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.
Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.
Learn more about working at Axiom.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.
Axiom will accommodate persons with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and in accordance with the Human Rights Code. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities can be provided at each stage of the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at toronto@axiomlaw.com. In addition, if you are invited to participate in an interview stage, please inform us if you require special accommodation at the time of your invitation for an interview.
Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.
Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
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