Interim Lending Counsel

Major, Lindsey & Africa has an immediate need for an Attorney to assist an international bank on a Lending Counsel Role

Interim Lending Attorney – International Bank

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Overview: The International Banking Institution seeks a LendingAttorney.

Company: International Japanese Banking Institution.

Experience: At least 3-4 years of experience supporting banking or finance activities, with a desire for candidates with strong syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and related loan documentation experience.

Location: NYC Hybrid Ideal (4 days per week in office). Will look at remote candidates.

Responsibilities include:

- Review, draft, negotiate, and provide legal advice in connection with:

Bilateral credit facilities.

- Syndicated credit facilities (as agent, lead arranger, participant, or lender).

- Amendments, waivers, consents, and restructurings.

- Ancillary banking products and related transaction documentation.

- Support the JCIB and GCIB and its client coverage teams in structuring and executing financing transactions.

- Advise business units on legal, regulatory, and credit risks associated with lending activities and banking products.

- Support enterprise-wide and departmental initiatives, including legal process improvements, policy development, technology implementation, and strategic projects.

- Participate in and advise on cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions, including transactions involving Japan-based stakeholders and clients.

- Work closely with internal legal colleagues across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC to provide seamless legal support.

- Directly interact with clients, external counsel, and counterparties in connection with transaction negotiations and product discussions.

- Provide legal, credit, and regulatory training to business and legal colleagues.

- Manage relationships with outside counsel and support efficient management of external legal spend.

Qualifications

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

- Admission to practice law in New York (or eligibility to waive into New York).

- Approximately 3-4 years of relevant legal experience.

- Experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department supporting banking or finance activities.

- Strong experience with syndicated and bilateral credit facilities and related loan documentation.

- Ability to identify, analyze, and appropriately manage legal and commercial risks.

- Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

- Sound judgment and strong business-oriented problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting a corporate and investment banking business.

- Familiarity with a broad range of banking products, including treasury services, trade finance, foreign exchange, derivatives, letters of credit, and cash management products.

- Experience advising on cross-border transactions.

- Experience supporting new product development, product governance, or product approval processes.

- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to large financial institutions.

Desired Skills and Attributes

- Japanese language proficiency (spoken and/or written) is highly desirable.

- Experience working with Japanese financial institutions, Japanese clients, or Japanese corporate cultures is preferred.

- Familiarity with the Japanese legal market and law firm environment is beneficial.

- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures and time zones.

- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team.

- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new business areas, products, and legal disciplines.

- Calm and professional approach when managing complex issues, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

- Commitment to delivering practical, client-focused legal advice aligned with business objectives.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.