EXECUTIVE SENIOR EXECUTIVE - LEGAL

The Senior Executive in the Transactional Execution Team (TET) plays a critical role in supporting the end-to-end execution of lending transactions. The role involves working closely with deal teams, legal counsel, credit, and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate deal closing, documentation, and post-sanction execution.

Key Responsibilites:

Required Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

Key Competencies

Why Join OakNorth

• Transaction Execution
• Support end-to-end execution of lending transactions from sanction to disbursement
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Credit, Legal, Risk, Operations) to progress deals efficiently
• Track deal milestones and ensure adherence to timelines
• Documentation & Compliance
• Review and manage loan documentation, ensuring alignment with sanction terms
• Liaise with external legal counsel to finalize facility agreements and security documents
• Ensure all conditions precedent (CPs) are satisfied prior to disbursement
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key point of contact between internal teams and external stakeholders (borrowers, lawyers, advisors)
• Facilitate smooth communication to resolve execution-related issues
• Disbursement & Post-Execution
• Coordinate disbursement processes and ensure accuracy of fund flows
• Maintain transaction records and ensure proper documentation filing
• Support ongoing monitoring of covenants and post-disbursement requirements
• Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to streamline execution workflows and improve efficiency
• Contribute to building scalable processes and best practices within the team
• 2–5 years of experience in banking, financial services, transaction execution, or loan operations
• Strong understanding of lending products (term loans, structured finance, etc.)
• Familiarity with loan documentation and legal processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience in credit operations, loan syndication, or structured finance
• Exposure to working with legal documentation and external counsel
• Professional qualifications (CA, CFA, MBA) are a plus
• Execution excellence and ownership mindset
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong coordination and multitasking ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Work with a high-growth, entrepreneurial bank
• Exposure to complex and high-value transactions
• Collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Opportunities for career growth and learning