Job Title: Glasgow Office: Legal Counsel for BNP Paribas Commercial Finance (BNPPCF)
Summary:
We are seeking a qualified solicitor to provide legal support and advice to the BNPPCF business in the UK, based in our Glasgow Office. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the UK financing market, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides proactive and timely legal support to the BNPPCF business on factoring legal matters.
- Develops and maintains relationships with business stakeholders to understand business requirements and provide high-quality support.
- Manages all BNPPCF master legal document templates and applies updates as required.
- Provides legal support on corporate law and procurement matters for Commercial Finance.
- Leads in-house documentation papering responsibilities as required.
- Manages external legal counsel and oversees their work on transactional and advisory matters.
- Reviews and negotiates contracts and other legal documents with counterparties.
- Performs due diligence on contracts as required and tracks fees for external counsel engagements.
- Remains up-to-date on relevant industry or contractual matters that may impact the business.
- Identifies and reports legal risks within the scope of BNPPCF activity and assists with permanent control topics as required.
- Coordinates with other teams within LEGAL, both within the UK and globally, as appropriate.
- Attends industry forums and events to stay informed on legal matters and provide expert advice to the business.
Requirements:
- Qualified solicitor, English or Scots law (or equivalent)
- 3-5 years of experience in a corporate or financial services environment
- Strong understanding of the UK financing market and key debt instruments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Salesforce CRM (advantageous)
Compliance:
- Adhere to all relevant compliance policies and procedures
- Complete assigned compliance training courses
- Detect and escalate unusual activity
Soft Skills:
- Ability to communicate at all levels
- Confident in decision-making and accepting responsibility
- Ability to negotiate and manage relationships with senior business stakeholders
- Eager to improve own performance and take initiative
