Lawyer - Banking and Finance

Business Unit

Company Secretary & Legal Division

As part of the European Investment Fund's Legal Team, the lawyer will mainly advise on banking and finance transactions such as credit enhancement via securitisation of different types of assets, loan guarantees for leveraged risk capital and mezzanine funds, as well as more traditional portfolio guarantees (credit insurance).

Oversight on the following:

The successful candidate will, under the supervision of senior lawyers, manage transactions and carry out work relating to all tasks within the Legal Division's remit. S/he will:

• Contribute to the definition of the legal and financial structure of operations
• Negotiate the legal aspects of banking and finance transactions, as well as follow-up and monitor the EIF's portfolio
• Participate in the negotiations with external counterparties and provide all necessary legal support to EIF's services
• Manage relationships with external counsel
• Maintain a specialist competence and keep abreast of developments in the technical/legal areas in which the EIF operates
• Be involved, as necessary, in other corporate matters relating to EIF's activities

Qualifications

• University degree in Law, preferably complemented with a post-graduate degree
• Up to 5 years' relevant experience, preferably in a leading international law firm with a thorough knowledge of banking, financial and corporate law practices
• Knowledge of the EIF's main activities, specifically related to banking and finance would be an advantage
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an advantage

Competencies

• Strong team player
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise
• Ability to develop innovative and efficient legal solutions
• Ability to work under pressure and respect deadlines
• Proven negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to argue convincingly
• Ability to work in multicultural environment