Legal Counsel

• Global investment bank.
• Hybrid role.

About Our Client

Global investment bank.

Job Description

• Provide ongoing legal guidance to U.S.-based corporate lending and investment banking teams across products including investment‑grade lending, leveraged and acquisition finance, project and infrastructure finance, and M&A advisory services.
• Support trade finance activities on a secondary basis, including letters of credit and working capital solutions.
• Advise on the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of corporate and investment banking documentation, including commitment letters, syndicated and bilateral credit facilities, reimbursement and letter of credit agreements, guarantees, intercreditor and security arrangements, M&A engagement letters, legal opinions, confidentiality agreements, disclaimers, and non‑reliance letters.
• Serve as a U.S. legal resource for regional and international stakeholders, including teams operating across Latin America, on transactions with U.S. regulatory or legal considerations.
• Collaborate closely with business, risk, compliance, and operations partners to structure transactions, develop products, and implement effective legal and regulatory risk management processes.
• Provide legal support for the development, launch, and execution of strategic initiatives and priority projects.
• Assist in the creation, refinement, and maintenance of standardized client‑facing legal templates and documentation.
• Promote a client‑focused approach that strengthens relationships and supports coordinated delivery across broader institutional platforms and capabilities.
• Advise front‑office teams and corporate functions on the legal aspects of new business initiatives, product launches, and strategic changes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• Juris Doctor with active bar admission to Texas and/or New York
• At least four years of experience providing legal support on sophisticated corporate lending transactions, gained at a large investment bank, and/or major international law firm.
• Exposure to commercial real estate finance, project finance, trade finance (such as letters of credit or receivables finance), and mergers and acquisitions is preferred.
• Experience advising on financings within the energy, power, and/or utilities sectors is a plus.
• Solid understanding of the banking regulatory and compliance framework applicable to U.S. financial institutions.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $160000 to $190000 USD annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work within the business services industry in Houston.
• Collaborative and professional company culture.
• Room for career growth and professional development.

Contact

Jennifer Pettigrew

Quote job ref

JN-042026-6991834