TBC Capital is an investment banking arm of TBC Bank, the largest financial institution in Georgia and the Caucasus region, which is listed in the premium segment of London Stock Exchange (LSE: TBCG). TBC Capital is a leading Investment Banking franchise uniquely positioned to help clients of all backgrounds meet their financial objectives. We help them expand businesses, raise funds, invest in new opportunities, manage cash flow and risk, and advise on a day-to-day basis. Furthermore, TBC Capital is committed to actively be at the forefront of capital markets development.

The leading brokerage, advisory and investment bank is hiring a Senior Legal Counsel!

At TBC Capital we are looking for a teammate who can join us in making an impact on Georgia’s economy and capital markets. We do the business of national and regional importance. If you are goal-oriented, passionate, open-minded, friendly and innovative, don’t stay in your comfort zone, don’t miss the opportunity and please apply!

The successful candidate for this role will handle a wide range of complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs & divestitures, public and private capital raising, arranging syndicated facilities, setting up an asset management company, and developing complex products offerings. The candidate shall be a motivated commercial lawyer and be able to translate his/her knowledge of transactions into actionable advice and the management of effective legal processes. While working at TBC Capital, the successful candidate will work closely with TBC Capital’s business-lines, TBC Bank’s legal team, external lawyers and regulators. Furthermore, Senior Legal Counsel shall take an active role in the capital market development of Georgia by initiating and active participation in discussion with regulator and other market participants.

Your responsibilities:

• Assist the whole process to execute M&A, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs & divestitures, public and private capital raising;
• Arrange syndicated facilities, set up an asset management company and develop complex product offerings;
• Actively participate in new product development, structure and ensure compliance with applicable laws;
• Act as lead transaction counsel on deals, manage transaction negotiation, revision and execution of the full range of deal documentation;
• Manage external deal counsel, in conjunction with the investment team and work closely with compliance department, tax and transaction teams during execution of the transaction;
• Perform in-depth research on specific points of law pertinent to the company and anticipate and protect the company against legal risks;
• Actively negotiate with market participants and regulators, research global best practices and initiate new rules to help the market develop;
• Draft, develop and review contract templates, bespoke agreements and a variety of other legal documentation of the company as required;
• Demonstrate initiative, provide assistance, work alongside with the relevant business-lines.

We think that below mentioned skills and experience will make your job easier and more enjoyable at our office:

• At least 3 years’ of relevant experience, preferably from a reputable law firm or financial institution, with a proven background in corporate law, civil law, securities market law and experience in capital markets’ transactions;
• An LLM Degree and experience in M&A, capital market, IFI funding transactions and syndications will be an advantage;
• Intelligent, bright, open-minded, conceptual thinker with the ability to quickly assess a situation and generate new insights and usable ideas;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Georgian languages;
• Strong presentation skills, ability to articulate clear ideas/strategies;
• Detail-oriented, energetic, ability to manage projects and work independently;
• Ability to work accurately under pressure, exercise good business judgment and handle deadlines.

Our responsibilities:

• To make you feel empowered;
• To encourage you explore new horizons;
• To motivate you to solve complex challenges;
• Make your life more interesting.

Please be informed that JSC "TBC Bank" processes the personal data of the candidate in order to determine the eligibility of the candidate for the vacancy, in accordance with the requirements of the Law of Georgia on Personal Data Protection. Information about the candidate may also be processed to determine the candidate's eligibility for a future vacancy. Information about the candidate is stored for a maximum of 10 years. If you do not want to further process the data, you want to change or delete the data, please contact us.

JSC TBC Bank conducts the selection process of candidates in compliance with the requirements of the Law on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination and the principles of equal treatment of persons and eliminates discrimination against persons on any grounds.
If you are suspected of being discriminated against, you can contact us at: Hotline 032 2 27 27 27 * 1998;

Only those who will pass the first stage of selection and will be granted candidate status will be contacted.