Fixed Income Securitisation Lawyer

ir team. The role is diverse and involves advising on a number of different product types, including commercial real estate lending, NAV financings, financial asset backed warehouse lending, ABS (origination and underwriting/structuring as well as ABS and CLO trading), CLOs, loan solutions, loan and loan portfolio trading. The actual tasks that the candidate will be involved in will vary from time to time, depending on business strategy and initiatives.

What you will be doing:

• Providing legal advice on structured finance transactions, including structured and secured lending transactions, securitisations (including repackagings), restructurings and other securitised products.
• Providing legal advice on new/existing products, including:
• Advising on development of new product structures for distribution in EMEA focusing on management of legal and reputation risk.
• Advising on restructuring and unwinds of existing transactions and products.
• Assisting with legal questions arising in respect of bespoke transactions.
• Other ad-hoc queries, which may include reviewing other types of transaction lifecycle documentation.
• Working closely with our Regulatory Affairs lawyers to identify and assess new EU regulatory initiatives that are impactful to the Fixed Income Division in Europe, including regulatory initiatives relating to lending, securitisation, market structure, transparency and investor protection issues.
• Providing legal coverage in relation to any advocacy efforts as well as business unit driven implementation regulatory projects, including on interpretation issues or interactions with regulators.
• Liaising with and advising colleagues in Accounting Policy, Credit, Finance, Operations and other divisions in relation to transactions as well as regulatory initiatives.
• In addition, the Fixed Income Legal team often supports divisional or firm wide initiatives, so the candidate will have an opportunity to work on a varied set of issues beyond fixed income transactions.

What we're looking for:

• Relevant experience (4+ years) advising on securitisations (ABS/CLO), commercial real estate financings and structured secured finance transactions in a major law firm and/or in-house at a sell-side or buy-side financial institution.
• Professional maturity, confidence, presence, and initiative.
• Good judgment and practical outlook in the application of law.
• Strong written and organizational skills and an aptitude for risk and controls.
• England and Wales qualified (although other EU or common law jurisdictions will be considered).
• Good knowledge of EU/UK financial services regulation.

Where will you be working?
This role is based in 20 Bank Street, London.

Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Internal Applicants:
Internal mobility can be a way to grow your career and realize your professional potential. Typically, you must be in your position for at least 18 months and performing satisfactorily before applying for another job at the Firm. Internal applicants can find out more regarding career navigation, mobility guidelines and policy on our employee portal.

Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:
If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.