Banking & Finance Associate Solicitor

JMC Legal Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational firm seeks a talented Banking & Finance Associate Solicitor with 2+ years PQE to join their rapidly growing team in Glasgow. The role offers exposure to high-profile clients, complex financial matters, and substantial career progression opportunities within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

First-rate career development opportunities

Exposure to top-tier clients

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE with a strong general background of banking expertise.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders in the transaction lifecycle.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload and develop client relations.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to the full gamut of banking work including acquisition and leveraged finance.
• Manage your own matters with top-tier clients.
• Develop market-leading expertise in Banking and Financial law.

Skills

Banking expertise

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Banking & Finance Associate Solicitor

This high-performing and friendly Banking & Finance team is seeking a talented solicitor (2+ PQE) to join their Tier-ranked practice in Glasgow.

One of the premier firms operating in the UK, you will benefit from the highest quality work, an exceptional package, and a supportive and balanced culture. This is a truly exceptional firm where you will likely take great joy in your work as you progress your career.

The Firm

This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers & Partners top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to the quality of the work undertaken, the ongoing staff development, and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their employees. The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international and UK clients and to receive support from some of the premier legal talents in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel, which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role

Ranked by the prestigious Legal 500 Tier system, you will be a critical member of this renowned and quickly growing Banking and Finance team with colleagues from across the UK.

You will gain exposure to the full gamut of banking work, from acquisition and leveraged finance, general corporate banking, REF, and structured finance.

Clients include some of the most highly regarded banks, investors, and financial institutions in the country. You will have the opportunity to manage your own matters and work on some of the most complex, engaging, and fulfilling matters.

You will be in an enviable position, working in one of Europe's central financial hubs, and developing market-leading expertise in Banking and Financial law. A true career progression launch-pad opportunity.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has 2+ years of PQE with a strong general background of banking expertise.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders including borrowers, lenders, and investors throughout the full transaction lifecycle.
• Can manage a varied caseload with a range of clients, and has the ambition and communication skills to further develop client relations.
• Is commercially aware and knowledgeable about the current construction law landscape.

What's on offer

• An opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing, Top25 firms in the UK.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and high-quality/high-value work.
• First-rate career development opportunities with structured and supported progression pathways.
• Highly competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.