Legal Advisor

Your new company
This is a financial services business - part of a greater brand in the engineering industry.

Your new role:

As a Legal Advisor- Analyst you will be involved in the preparation and oversight of the documentation packages for selected transactions, as well as the collection of conditions precedent. Transactions include but are not limited to retail and construction facilities, including project financing, for UK and international transactions.

- Assisting in the preparation of complex documentation for UK and international transactions including construction and term loans.
- Ensuring that all conditions of the transaction credit approval and commitment letter are correctly documented in the loan documentation package for each transaction.
- Working with internal parties e.g. tax, accounting, local legal entities and the compliance team (where appropriate) to ensure that the transaction is booked in accordance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
- Gathering information and performing analysis for document preparation, such as customer and guarantor corporate documents to determine proper legal names, authorised signatories, and board resolutions required to complete transaction documents.
- Analysing respective project construction contracts to ensure that the organisation can obtain a security interest in the equipment or project during construction.
- Explaining documents and conditions precedent to funding to customers and other stakeholders, managing documentation issues, and identifying exceptions to standard practice.
- Confirming insurance coverage against standard requirements, following up for any deficiencies, and verifying and / or negotiating coverage to complete the document file.

What you'll need to succeed:
- Previous experience of draft proofreading letters, contracts, and other legal documents.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to analyse problems, make decisions, and take measured risks, using available data.
- Has a sense of urgency and willingness to accept accountability.
- Knowledge of basic contract and insurance law to be able to provide advice and guidance.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain good relationships, working and communicating effectively with others inside and outside the company.
- Legal Qualification / Degree


What you need to do now
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