Director, Financial Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Act as a senior liaison for financial services clients concerning capital markets issues.

• Establish and nurture trusted relationships with General Counsel, Heads of Legal, Business Stakeholders, and Operations leaders.

• Comprehend client goals and create customized legal and operational solutions.

• Recognize opportunities for enhanced services and support business development efforts.

• Oversee the execution of large-scale capital markets projects in the following areas:

• - Debt Capital Markets (DCM)

• - Equity Capital Markets (ECM)

• - Structured Finance

• - Securitization

• - Derivatives and ISDA documentation

• - Loan and Credit Transactions

• - Private Credit and Leveraged Finance

• Supply subject matter expertise on transaction lifecycle management, documentation, regulatory requirements, and market practices.

• Assist clients throughout transaction execution, remediation, repapering, and regulatory change initiatives.

• Lead multidisciplinary teams composed of lawyers, legal analysts, project managers, legal engineers, and consultants.

• Offer coaching, mentoring, and professional development assistance.

• Oversee resource allocation and ensure quality delivery across various client engagements.

• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Advise clients on initiatives for transforming their legal operating models.

• Evaluate and redesign legal and operational processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.

• Spearhead change management and implementation programs.

• Develop solutions that utilize technology, automation, and AI to improve legal service delivery.

• Collaborate with Legal Engineering and Technology teams to identify automation possibilities.

• Support the rollout of AI-enabled solutions within legal and compliance functions.

• Propel the adoption of data-driven methodologies in legal service delivery.

• Contribute to proposals, pitches, and client presentations.

• Aid in revenue growth by expanding existing client relationships.

• Cultivate thought leadership and market insights within the capital markets sector.

• Represent Factor at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in:

• - Investment banking legal functions

• - Capital markets law firms

• - Alternative legal service providers

• - Financial services consulting

• - In-house legal teams within financial institutions

• Comprehensive understanding of capital markets products and documentation.

• Strong experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder management.

• Proven leadership and people management skills.

• Experience in leading complex projects and transformation initiatives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Become part of a diverse and inclusive organization.

• Opportunities for professional development.