Legal Counsel, Global Banking

Position: Legal Counsel, Global Banking, US
Location: New York

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Job Summary   We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Legal team at Standard Chartered Bank in New York. The Americas Legal team is seeking an attorney to work on complex lending transactions (including structured loans, back-leverage transactions, project finance, commercial real estate, fund finance and other specialized lending transactions), syndicated and bilateral lending, and private credit transactions.  The successful candidate will advise on complex lending structures, provide coverage on syndicated and bilateral loans generally, and provide general support to the Global Banking business.

The successful candidate will be working directly with the Head, Legal, Global Banking, US as well as other team members in the Legal Department.
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Legal Counsel to support our team. The Legal Counsel will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the business and other stakeholders on a wide range of topics. The successful candidate will ensure that the Bank operates within the law, offer counsel on legal issues, and facilitate business strategies by minimizing legal risks.
We value candidates who are self-motivated and demonstrate excellence in several core areas, including contract negotiation, advisory services, strategic planning, and risk mitigation. Moreover, an eagerness to learn and develop new skills is considered essential, as it will further enhance the candidate's effectiveness and contribution in this role.
Day-to-Day Tasks    Advise the business on all aspects of lending transactions (including bespoke lending structures, specialized lending products and structured loans (e.g. loan-on-loan financings)) and transactions with private credit funds.
Advise the business on syndicated and bilateral loans generally, including syndicated transactions where the Bank acts in an agency role.
Advise trading desks on secondary sales of loan assets.
Broad range of legal support for the Global Banking business, including direct negotiations with clients and their counsel.
Provide additional support within the Americas Legal team, as needed, to support the wholesale banking businesses in the Americas Region.
Identify and address legal, policy, regulatory and commercial issues and risks.
Negotiate and draft contractual arrangements within a transaction.
Manage all aspects of external counsel relationships and engagement.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders including risk, compliance and audit teams to ensure adherence to firm policies, procedures and best practices.

Key Responsibilities    Be aware of, and understand, relevant policies and procedures applicable to Legal, Global Banking and other businesses (as applicable).
Assist in the creation and implementation of firm policies, procedures and guidelines, as needed.
Work in collaboration with risk and control partners.
Ensure a full understanding of the risk and control environment in area of responsibility.
Maintain awareness and understanding of the top risks faced by the Group in the Americas Region.
Work with other Legal staff to provide legal coverage for US businesses within Global Banking and general Legal support for all New York / US / Americas (as applicable) law matters as needed.
Assist Global Banking lead lawyer on syndicated and bilateral loans, working with external counsel.
Work with other members of Americas Legal and front office to address legal issues for the Region, including direct negotiations with clients and their counsel.
Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct.
Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.
Work closely with Head of Legal, Americas;
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