UK Export Finance

About UK Export Finance

The post-holders will be required to provide high-quality commercial, financial and public law advice over a wide range of areas of legal practice, with minimal supervision. Although individual Legal Advisers may have a focus on areas of finance such as syndicated lending, asset finance, project finance and trade finance, the post-holders may be required to operate in a wide range of areas of legal practice. These could include: general banking and trade finance matters; trade credit and investment insurance; restructuring, claims and recoveries work; debt capital markets, derivative and treasury management transactions, public and private law litigation; public law matters, including advice on UK Export Finance’s powers under its statute, the Export and Investment Guarantees Act 1991 (as amended); This list is not exhaustive; the roles may involve additional duties according to business need. Responsibilities Providing and managing the provision of high-quality legal advice, representation and support in relation to and managing transactions, occasional litigation and other matters in which UK Export Finance is involved, including drafting relevant correspondence and legal documentation and conducting negotiations. Some travel for work purposes may be required depending on the transactions and from time to time. Drafting and manage the drafting of transactional documentation based off LMA standards and Departmental specific policies. Instructing and managing law firms, Counsel and other external legal advisers, both in the UK and overseas, and supporting the procurement of the Department’s Panel law firms. This list is not exhaustive; the roles may involve additional duties according to business need. Candidates are therefore advised to review the attached candidate information pack prior to submitting a full application. Licences Qualified to practice law in England & Wales as a solicitor or as a barrister Qualifications Either a 2.1 degree in law or other subject & must hold LPC or equivalent Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation on day of interview Benefits Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension

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