Legal Counsel will provide legal services to the Corporate, Governance, M&A, Regulatory and Legal Watch team of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CACIB).
Key Responsibilities :
Provide English law legal advice and assistance (together with documentation drafting and/or review and transaction assistance as appropriate) relevant to the operations and business units of CACIB in respect of:
Commercial/Procurement (including eBusiness/IT/IP)
· CACIB proprietary or third party trading, commercial banking or information sharing platforms
· Outsourcing and commercial or professional services contracts, including Telecoms, Media and Technology
· Property and/or construction matters (including residential leases of expatriate staff) and/or co-ordinating provision of external legal advice for the same
· Intellectual property and/or co-ordinating provision of external legal advice for the same
· Intra-group services received and provided by CACIB London
· Dormant assets and liabilities
· Commercial banking matters (including nostro accounts, CLS accounts and trustee/fund manager letters)
· CACIB London Terms of Business and related processes
Corporate Governance and M&A Advisory
· Corporate advisory in respect of equity or asset disposals/acquisitions by CACIB or in respect of equity investments held by CACIB (including in support of DAS, GIB and FIX)
· M&A advisory mandate for CACIB (in support of GIB)
· Company secretarial assistance for CA CIB and CA CIB Group UK subsidiaries
· Receipt and data reporting of equity and quasi equity instruments (including on Orion)
· Delegations of senior management in CACIB London and related policies and procedures in respect of CACIB London branch
Projects
· Transversal projects affecting CACIB and related policies and procedures
· Legal projects and Legal corporate or transversal policies and procedures
· Information governance and data preservation
· Legal issues in respect of Compliance regulatory issues on an ad hoc basis
Regulatory and Legal Watch
· Contribution from a Corporate, Governance, M&A, Regulatory and Legal Watch perspective to the drafting of Quarterly London Legal Insights publication
· On request by the Head of Corporate, Governance, M&A, Regulatory and Legal Watch London, the co-ordination of and participation in the London Legal Watch Working Group and preparation of the Quarterly London Legal Insights
· Assistance in respect of English Law Master Regulatory Reporting Agreements to London branch and to the Global Legal Watch, Regulatory and ESG team in Paris.
Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.
You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.
Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.
With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work – it is where you make an impact.
Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.
LLB or equivalent
Current UK practising certificate
Post qualified experience in a law firm or financial services firm or in-house banking role with direct and in-depth knowledge and experience in banking documentation