Our client is seeking a Credit and Lending Services Legal Officer to join their team on a full-time basis. This position is a key support role within the Credit and Lending Services function, providing time-sensitive assistance to the Legal Risk team throughout the loan lifecycle. The successful candidate will ensure that all lending documentation, processes, and records are managed to the highest standards, supporting the delivery of exceptional client service in a high net worth lending environment.
Job Duties:
- Support deal completion, including preparing and reviewing lending documentation
- Manage the loan process from deal to drawdown, ensuring credit-related matters are monitored
- Liaise with relationship managers and external solicitors on loan completions and renewals
- Instruct external counsel and review legal advice to support lending transactions
- Draft, review and finalise facility documentation and precedent documents
- Ensure compliance with internal credit and legal processes to minimise risk
- Maintain accurate client and lending records using internal banking systems
- Handle post-drawdown requirements including standing orders, direct debits, and client care letters
- Provide updates to internal and external stakeholders on loan progress and queries
- Check and sign off completions prepared by team members
- Monitor credit appetite and ensure limits are adhered to
- Participate in internal projects aimed at improving efficiency and adapting to technological advancements
- Suggest and implement process improvements
- Assist other team members as required
Job Requirements:
- Legal experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or within credit operations or deal management
- Background in property transactions or banking and finance is desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
- Collaborative and client-focused, with a commercial mindset
- Proactive, enthusiastic and adaptable under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and methodical approach
- Experience in loans administration
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- Culturally aware and professional in client interactions
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and within a team
What You’ll Love:
Our client offers a dynamic and high-performing environment within a respected financial institution. The Credit and Lending Services team is known for its strong collaboration, professional standards, and dedication to client experience. With opportunities to contribute to process improvements and projects, this role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow and develop their legal and operational expertise in the financial services sector.
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