Interim Asset Finance Lawyer in London Area

Job description

A niche B2B financial institution is looking to hire an Asset Finance Counsel to join its London-based legal team for a 6-month contract. This is a rare opportunity to work within an equity-funded bank that supports strategic investments in infrastructure, digitalisation, and sustainability across Europe.

This is a rare opportunity to join a B2B bank operating across Europe, this institution focuses on financing infrastructure, digitalisation, and sustainability. The UK office is lean and collaborative, with the legal team supporting structured and asset finance transactions across sectors such as medical equipment, energy systems, commercial vehicles, marine assets, and software.

Role Overview

This role will involve advising internal stakeholders on:

• Structuring, drafting, and negotiating asset finance documentation (leasing, hire purchase, sale & leaseback, refinancing)
• Updating and maintaining financing templates and policy documents
• Collaborating with external counsel on transaction structures
• Reviewing project finance documentation for syndicated credit facilities
• Supporting a portfolio that includes both regulated and unregulated assets

This is a hands-on, commercially driven role requiring someone who can work flexibly across bespoke transactions and isn’t reliant solely on LMA precedents.

What We’re Looking For

• Mid to Senior asset finance lawyer with strong experience across leasing and structured finance.
• England & Wales qualified Solictor.
• Comfortable with bespoke, non-standard transactions
• Pragmatic, fast-moving, and commercially minded – able to get deals over the line efficiently.
• Experience with consumer credit regulation is helpful but not essential

This role can be in office or mostly remote (within the UK) with a day or two in office as required.

If this role is of interest, apply for more information.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

11-09-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English