Banking & Finance Associate – Edinburgh

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Banking & Finance Associate to join its prestigious team in Edinburgh. This senior role offers a unique opportunity to work on complex banking matters, including drafting and negotiating key financial documents. The firm values work/life balance and supports hybrid working arrangements, making it an attractive workplace for legal professionals. With a commitment to excellence and a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their careers in financial law. If you have a passion for banking law and a desire to mentor junior colleagues, this position could be your next great opportunity.

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in Scotland or England & Wales required.
• Extensive knowledge of financial law and banking matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate loan and security documentation.
• Manage transactional projects and conduct legal research.
• Supervise junior team members.

Skills

Financial Law

Banking Documentation

Transactional Project Management

Legal Research

Team Leadership

Education

Qualified Solicitor in Scotland or England & Wales

Job description

Banking & Finance Associate – Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Client: Leading UK law firm

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Finance

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ad6251b553f3

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

We have been instructed on this new senior banking role with our client, a leading UK law firm. The firm currently seeks an Associate or Senior Associate to join its highly regarded Banking & Finance Team in Edinburgh.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 4+ years’ PQE in Scotland or England & Wales, with the firm also open to dual-qualified individuals in both jurisdictions. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of financial law and will be involved in complex banking matters, including drafting and negotiating loan and security documentation, managing transactional projects, conducting legal research, and producing documentation. Support and supervision of junior team members will also be expected.

The firm supports hybrid working arrangements to promote work/life balance. If interested, please contact Frasia or Cameron for an initial confidential discussion. (Assignment 15363)