Transaction Legal Counsel

Are you an enthusiastic and pragmatic lawyer with an affinity for and experience in the areas of corporate and leveraged finance? Do you want to join a team which works on large finance transactions but which also focuses on automation of transaction work and innovation? If so, we are looking for you!

ING WB Legal, Amsterdam supports business units both locally and abroad and in addition to transaction support, promotes (product) innovation, implementation of relevant laws and regulations, international co-operation and harmonization of processes and products.

The Team

An international team of 12 enthusiastic lawyers with a global experience in capital markets with a virtual team of legal colleagues in London, Brussels, Singapore, New York, and Frankfurt;. Other members of the Legal CM&T team provide support to the Bank's securitization, treasury, and corporate finance operations.Our team is part of ING WB Legal, supporting ING wholesale business lines, and our department consists of approximately 70 lawyers. 

Roles and responsibilities

• You will be responsible for advising the DCM, ECM, and CF bankers on legal and documentation matters related to bond issues, IPOs, secondary offerings, share buybacks, etc.;

• You will support the issuance of vanilla and structured products for public and private investors;

• Answer a wide variety of questions from bankers and outside counsel that arise during a transaction;

• Drafting of contracts such as NDAs, Engagement Letters, and Final Terms for private placements;

• Review and negotiate underwriting agreements, subscription agreements, legal opinions, comfort letters, and other transaction documents;

• Horizon scanning of regulatory developments regarding MIFID, MAR, ESG, and others;

• Contact and instruct external parties, such as outside legal counsel; and

• Identify and manage legal risk;

How to succeed

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself.

• Minimum experience of 4-8 years as a lawyer or in-house counsel at a bank in the field of capital markets in the broadest sense;

• a Master’s degree in Law from a reputable university (Dutch law not required, our teams house lawyers educated in a wide range of jurisdictions);

• Transaction management skills;

• Proven ability to work in larger teams/organizations;

• Strong analytical skills and is pragmatic, flexible, and a good communicator; 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English; and

• The ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.

Rewards and benefits

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions at https://www.ing.jobs/netherlands/Why-ING/benefits.htm

The benefits of working with us at ING include:

•  A salary tailored to your qualities and experience 

• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract

• Pension scheme

• 13th month salary

• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary

• 8% Holiday payment

• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities

• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues

• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster

About us

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us. Apply today.

Questions?

Contact the recruiter attached to the advertisement for more information. Want to apply directly? Please upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button.

Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.

A personality analysis and assessment may form part of the application process. You can find more information here.