Banking and Finance Lawyer

Sellick Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Banking and Finance Solicitor to join their growing law firm in Leeds. This role requires a qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE, specializing in banking and finance. Key responsibilities include acting for banks and clients, drafting complex agreements, and advising on acquisitions. The ideal candidate should demonstrate strong organizational and analytical skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with exposure to high-value finance work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PQE specializing in banking and finance.
• Experience in real estate finance and/or leveraged finance.
• Familiarity with LMA documentation.

Responsibilities

• Acting for banks, financial institutions, lenders, and borrowers.
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements.
• Managing and supervising satisfaction of conditions precedent.

Skills

Banking and finance law

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Proactivity

Education

Qualified solicitor with minimum 3 years' PQE

Job description

We are working on an exciting opportunity for a Banking and Finance Solicitor (minimum 3 years' PQE) to join a well-established and growing Banking and Finance team, following continued success in both the local and national market.

This is a varied and high-quality role offering exposure to complex, high-value finance work and the chance to work closely with experienced partners as part of a collaborative and ambitious team.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting for banks, financial institutions, lenders, asset-based lenders and borrowers
• Drafting and negotiating facility agreements, including LMA-based documentation
• Drafting and negotiating intercreditor and other ranking agreements
• Managing and/or supervising satisfaction of conditions precedent to enable drawdown
• Supporting corporate acquisitions, property acquisitions and development funding alongside corporate and real estate teams
• Advising a broad client base including FTSE 100 companies and international entities

About you:

• Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE specialising in banking and finance
• Experience in real estate finance and/or leveraged finance
• Familiarity with LMA documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, analytical and logical thinking skills
• Reliable, proactive and self-motivated with good initiative

If this could be of interest, please get in touch with Danica Whiting at Sellick Partnership.

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