Banking & Finance Associate — Early Responsibility

Winston Taylor LLP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Winston Taylor LLP in the UK is recruiting an Associate with 1–3 years’ PQE in Banking & Finance to join the team led by 10+ Partners. The role focuses on non-real estate finance work including leveraged and acquisition finance, general corporate lending, and loan trading.

You will work principally with partners, associates, trainees and paralegals, gaining early responsibility and client exposure while developing drafting and transaction-management skills within a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• UK qualified solicitor with 1–3 years' PQE in Banking & Finance.
• Experience in leveraged and acquisition finance, general corporate lending.
• Strong drafting skills and ability to handle complex financing structures.
• Excellent client contact and business development potential.
• Willingness to learn and develop as a legal professional.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex facility and intercreditor agreements.
• Coordinate trainees in conditions precedent and closings.
• Support business development initiatives for client initiatives.
• Collaborate to improve team efficiencies and processes.
• Handle wide range of transactional debt finance work.

Skills

Strong technical ability

Business development

Written communication

Client relationship management

Transaction management

Education

UK Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Winston Taylor LLP in the UK is recruiting an Associate with 1–3 years’ PQE in Banking & Finance to join the team led by 10+ Partners. The role focuses on non-real estate finance work including leveraged and acquisition finance, general corporate lending, and loan trading.

You will work principally with partners, associates, trainees and paralegals, gaining early responsibility and client exposure while developing drafting and transaction-management skills within a collaborative practice.