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